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CMB President
Rohan De Silva
Sri Lanka’s veteran shuttlers dominated the Ceylon Masters International Badminton Championships 2026, claiming an impressive 35 Gold medals as they emerged as the most successful nation at the four-day tournament held at the Air Sports Complex in Rajagiriya.
The championships, which attracted Masters’ players from 15 countries, showcased high-quality competition across various age-group singles and doubles events. Sri Lankan players topped the medals table with the highest number of championship and runner-up finishes, underlining the country’s strength in Masters’ badminton.
Among the standout performers were Niroshan Wijekoon, Nadeesha Gayanthi, Renu Chandrika De Silva, Thushari Brahmanage, Niluka Karunaratne, Rohan De Silva, Hasitha Chanaka and Duminda Jayakody, who were among a host of local players to produce outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
Many of the leading Sri Lankan competitors are former national players who represented the country during their prime, while several are former national champions. Their continued success highlighted the depth of experience and enduring quality within Sri Lanka’s Masters’ badminton circuit.
The strong participation of overseas players also reflected the growing appeal of the event on the international calendar. Players from 15 countries competed in the championships, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s potential to develop sports tourism by hosting major international Masters’ events.
The CMB International Badminton Championships 2026 also received strong backing from the corporate sector. Some of the country’s leading companies, including McLarens Group, Mobil, Prime Group, 3M, Cool Max, Iodex, Li-Ning, Hundred, RovinAds, Seylan Bank, Sampath Bank, HNB Finance, Ceylon Biscuits Ltd., Mr. FixIt, McFoil and Elite Badminton, stepped forward as sponsors, playing a key role in the successful staging of the tournament.
