Sunday Oct 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s young golfing contingent made an impressive start to their campaign at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 Golf Championship, currently taking place at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain.
Competing against Asia’s finest junior golfers, the Sri Lankan quartet showcased resilience, talent, and composure on the opening day, with Kaya Daluwatte showing sensational form and Reshan Algama too knocking on the door for a top 10 spot on Day 2.
In the Girls’ division, Kaya Daluwatte was in top form, producing one of her best rounds in international competition. She carded an exceptional 3-under-par 69, placing her at 11th position out of the 31 female golfers after the first day. Her composed approach and sharp putting under pressure reflected her growing maturity as a player. With just a few strokes separating her from the top 5, Daluwatte remains very much in contention for a medal as the tournament progresses.
On the Boys’ side, Reshan Algama also produced a solid performance, finishing 2-over-par (74) after a consistent round. Algama, known for his steady rhythm and accurate drives, kept his composure throughout despite challenging pin positions and shifting desert winds. He sits well within striking distance of the leaders and will look to make a strong push in the coming rounds to climb further up the leaderboard.
Adhithya Weerasinghe, carding a 77 (+5), and Jevahn Sathasivam, finishing with a score of 82 with 10-over-par, had mixed outings but are expected to bounce back as they gain confidence and adapt to the demanding course conditions.
In the team standings, China lead the way with a combined score of 136, followed closely by Indonesia (140) and Taipei (144). Sri Lanka, currently placed 9th out of 16 teams, remain within reach of a higher finish. With two more days of competition ahead, the team’s steady improvement could well see them move into the top half of the table.
The Royal Golf Club layout, known for its undulating fairways and strategic bunkering, has tested the young golfers’ course management and mental strength.
As Day 2 unfolds, Sri Lanka’s hopes will rest largely on the continued consistency of Daluwatte and Algama, both capable of mounting a strong medal challenge. If their form holds, Sri Lanka could be looking at one of its best performances in youth golf on the Asian stage—a promising sign for the country’s golfing future—but playing in the difficult, hot conditions in Bahrain.
