Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
2026-10-10 23:06:22
By SLAF Media
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THE 18TH AIR FORCE OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 CONCLUDED ON A HIGH NOTE
The 18th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 10 October 2026. The finals were held in the Women's Open and Men's Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by the President of Sri Lanka Squash, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage, the Secretary and Vice President of Sri Lanka Squash, the Chairman Air Force Squash, Air Commodore Uditha Wijerathna, past Chairmen and Secretaries of Air Force Squash, along with other distinguished guests from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Squash.
The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in accordance with international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, featured the participation of both local and foreign squash players, with over 200 participants. Players in the Men's Open category competed for the Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis Memorial Trophy, while those in the Women's Open category vied for the Air Chief Marshal Harry Goonetileke Memorial Trophy.
Ravindu Laksiri delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men's Open category of the 18th Air Force Open PSA Squash Championship 2026, defeating Shamil Wakeel in a competitive final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and composure, Ravindu secured the Championship title with a remarkable 3-0 victory.
In the Women's Open final, Chanithma Sinely showcased outstanding form, skill and determination to secure the Championship title. In a closely contested match, she overcame Ranliya Wood with a convincing 3-0 victory, bringing the tournament to a successful conclusion.
Summary of Result
Girls' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Pasanja Gunasinghe
RUNNER UP: Dinara Binoli Geethal Samadasa
WINNER: Lithuni Perera
Boys' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Dawudh Javid
RUNNER UP: Thanush Ratnatunga
WINNER: Chaniru De Mel
Girls' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: RMVK Rathnayake
RUNNER UP: Haimi DA Gunasekara
WINNER: Khrisha Rishanthana
Boys' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: Osura Wathsara
RUNNER UP: Senuk Jayasoosriya
WINNER: Ovin Ekanayake
Men's Novices
3rd Place: HKN Bandara
RUNNER UP: Lahiru Rajapaksha
WINNER: Akash Ahsok Kumar
Girls' Under 9
3rd Place: Nathara Lewangama
RUNNER UP: Onaya Neili Godagampala
WINNER: Aariya Suwaris
Boys' Under 9
3rd Place: Aaron Jamion
RUNNER UP: Abinu Aken Lwangama
WINNER: Sanush Abeysekara
Girls' Under 11
3rd Place: G Sanuli Yahasna Godagampala
RUNNER UP: GWP Siyathi Sawethna Gunathilaka
WINNER: Sayuri De Silva
Boys' Under 11
3rd Place: Yumeth Attanayake
RUNNER UP: MGC Shanuth Sasruka Gamage
WINNER: Sayul Wickrama
Girls' Under 13
3rd Place: Sayuri De Silva
RUNNER UP: Livini Enara Jayawardana
WINNER: UK Dheerya Mithali Silva
Boys' Under 13
3rd Place: WP Kenula Hirusara
RUNNER UP: Hirun Samarathunga
WINNER: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
Girls' Under 15
3rd Place: Nethanya Chathline Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Taveesha Goonasekera
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 15
3rd Place: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
RUNNER UP: Lithula Adithya
WINNER: Danuja Sethsara Jayasinghe
Girls' Under 17
3rd Place: Methuki Bimansa Samaranayake
RUNNER UP: Thedara Liyanage
WINNER: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
Boys' Under 17
3rd Place: K Linuka Nimnath Silva
RUNNER UP: Nevan Rubasinghe
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Girls' Under 19
3rd Place: Nethmi Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 19
3rd Place: D.T Kemitha Hapuarachchi
RUNNER UP: Matheesha Wijesekara
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Men's Over 35
3rd Place: MHI Buddhika
RUNNER UP: Corporal De Silva HAS
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman Ushama MAM
Men's Over 40
3rd Place: Priyanga Ishara
RUNNER UP: Maduranga Rajapaksha
WINNER: Corporal Jayalal SDSK
Men's Over 50
3rd Place: SM Abdul Cader
RUNNER UP: Sirhan Fernando
WINNER: Nishantha Chandrakumara
Men's Over 55
3rd Place: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
RUNNER UP: Mevan Rajeeva
WINNER: SM Abdul Cader
Men's Over 60
3rd Place: SC Padmakumara
RUNNER UP: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
WINNER: MUM Azmi
Men's Plate
RUNNER UP: SN Daniyels
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman MAM Ushama
Womens' Open
3rd Place: Ifra Shasmin Booso
RUNNER UP: Ranliya Wood
WINNER: VS Chanithma Sinaly
Men's Open
3rd Place: EA Nevindu Lakman
RUNNER UP: Shamil Wakeel
WINNER: HRH Laksiri
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The 18th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 10 October 2026. The finals were held in the Women's Open and Men's Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by the President of Sri Lanka Squash, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage, the Secretary and Vice President of Sri Lanka Squash, the Chairman Air Force Squash, Air Commodore Uditha Wijerathna, past Chairmen and Secretaries of Air Force Squash, along with other distinguished guests from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Squash.
The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in accordance with international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, featured the participation of both local and foreign squash players, with over 200 participants. Players in the Men's Open category competed for the Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis Memorial Trophy, while those in the Women's Open category vied for the Air Chief Marshal Harry Goonetileke Memorial Trophy.
Ravindu Laksiri delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men's Open category of the 18th Air Force Open PSA Squash Championship 2026, defeating Shamil Wakeel in a competitive final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and composure, Ravindu secured the Championship title with a remarkable 3-0 victory.
In the Women's Open final, Chanithma Sinely showcased outstanding form, skill and determination to secure the Championship title. In a closely contested match, she overcame Ranliya Wood with a convincing 3-0 victory, bringing the tournament to a successful conclusion.
Summary of Result
Girls' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Pasanja Gunasinghe
RUNNER UP: Dinara Binoli Geethal Samadasa
WINNER: Lithuni Perera
Boys' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Dawudh Javid
RUNNER UP: Thanush Ratnatunga
WINNER: Chaniru De Mel
Girls' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: RMVK Rathnayake
RUNNER UP: Haimi DA Gunasekara
WINNER: Khrisha Rishanthana
Boys' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: Osura Wathsara
RUNNER UP: Senuk Jayasoosriya
WINNER: Ovin Ekanayake
Men's Novices
3rd Place: HKN Bandara
RUNNER UP: Lahiru Rajapaksha
WINNER: Akash Ahsok Kumar
Girls' Under 9
3rd Place: Nathara Lewangama
RUNNER UP: Onaya Neili Godagampala
WINNER: Aariya Suwaris
Boys' Under 9
3rd Place: Aaron Jamion
RUNNER UP: Abinu Aken Lwangama
WINNER: Sanush Abeysekara
Girls' Under 11
3rd Place: G Sanuli Yahasna Godagampala
RUNNER UP: GWP Siyathi Sawethna Gunathilaka
WINNER: Sayuri De Silva
Boys' Under 11
3rd Place: Yumeth Attanayake
RUNNER UP: MGC Shanuth Sasruka Gamage
WINNER: Sayul Wickrama
Girls' Under 13
3rd Place: Sayuri De Silva
RUNNER UP: Livini Enara Jayawardana
WINNER: UK Dheerya Mithali Silva
Boys' Under 13
3rd Place: WP Kenula Hirusara
RUNNER UP: Hirun Samarathunga
WINNER: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
Girls' Under 15
3rd Place: Nethanya Chathline Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Taveesha Goonasekera
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 15
3rd Place: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
RUNNER UP: Lithula Adithya
WINNER: Danuja Sethsara Jayasinghe
Girls' Under 17
3rd Place: Methuki Bimansa Samaranayake
RUNNER UP: Thedara Liyanage
WINNER: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
Boys' Under 17
3rd Place: K Linuka Nimnath Silva
RUNNER UP: Nevan Rubasinghe
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Girls' Under 19
3rd Place: Nethmi Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 19
3rd Place: D.T Kemitha Hapuarachchi
RUNNER UP: Matheesha Wijesekara
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Men's Over 35
3rd Place: MHI Buddhika
RUNNER UP: Corporal De Silva HAS
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman Ushama MAM
Men's Over 40
3rd Place: Priyanga Ishara
RUNNER UP: Maduranga Rajapaksha
WINNER: Corporal Jayalal SDSK
Men's Over 50
3rd Place: SM Abdul Cader
RUNNER UP: Sirhan Fernando
WINNER: Nishantha Chandrakumara
Men's Over 55
3rd Place: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
RUNNER UP: Mevan Rajeeva
WINNER: SM Abdul Cader
Men's Over 60
3rd Place: SC Padmakumara
RUNNER UP: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
WINNER: MUM Azmi
Men's Plate
RUNNER UP: SN Daniyels
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman MAM Ushama
Womens' Open
3rd Place: Ifra Shasmin Booso
RUNNER UP: Ranliya Wood
WINNER: VS Chanithma Sinaly
Men's Open
3rd Place: EA Nevindu Lakman
RUNNER UP: Shamil Wakeel
WINNER: HRH Laksiri
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The 18th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 10 October 2026. The finals were held in the Women's Open and Men's Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by the President of Sri Lanka Squash, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage, the Secretary and Vice President of Sri Lanka Squash, the Chairman Air Force Squash, Air Commodore Uditha Wijerathna, past Chairmen and Secretaries of Air Force Squash, along with other distinguished guests from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Squash.
The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in accordance with international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, featured the participation of both local and foreign squash players, with over 200 participants. Players in the Men's Open category competed for the Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis Memorial Trophy, while those in the Women's Open category vied for the Air Chief Marshal Harry Goonetileke Memorial Trophy.
Ravindu Laksiri delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men's Open category of the 18th Air Force Open PSA Squash Championship 2026, defeating Shamil Wakeel in a competitive final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and composure, Ravindu secured the Championship title with a remarkable 3-0 victory.
In the Women's Open final, Chanithma Sinely showcased outstanding form, skill and determination to secure the Championship title. In a closely contested match, she overcame Ranliya Wood with a convincing 3-0 victory, bringing the tournament to a successful conclusion.
Summary of Result
Girls' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Pasanja Gunasinghe
RUNNER UP: Dinara Binoli Geethal Samadasa
WINNER: Lithuni Perera
Boys' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Dawudh Javid
RUNNER UP: Thanush Ratnatunga
WINNER: Chaniru De Mel
Girls' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: RMVK Rathnayake
RUNNER UP: Haimi DA Gunasekara
WINNER: Khrisha Rishanthana
Boys' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: Osura Wathsara
RUNNER UP: Senuk Jayasoosriya
WINNER: Ovin Ekanayake
Men's Novices
3rd Place: HKN Bandara
RUNNER UP: Lahiru Rajapaksha
WINNER: Akash Ahsok Kumar
Girls' Under 9
3rd Place: Nathara Lewangama
RUNNER UP: Onaya Neili Godagampala
WINNER: Aariya Suwaris
Boys' Under 9
3rd Place: Aaron Jamion
RUNNER UP: Abinu Aken Lwangama
WINNER: Sanush Abeysekara
Girls' Under 11
3rd Place: G Sanuli Yahasna Godagampala
RUNNER UP: GWP Siyathi Sawethna Gunathilaka
WINNER: Sayuri De Silva
Boys' Under 11
3rd Place: Yumeth Attanayake
RUNNER UP: MGC Shanuth Sasruka Gamage
WINNER: Sayul Wickrama
Girls' Under 13
3rd Place: Sayuri De Silva
RUNNER UP: Livini Enara Jayawardana
WINNER: UK Dheerya Mithali Silva
Boys' Under 13
3rd Place: WP Kenula Hirusara
RUNNER UP: Hirun Samarathunga
WINNER: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
Girls' Under 15
3rd Place: Nethanya Chathline Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Taveesha Goonasekera
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 15
3rd Place: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
RUNNER UP: Lithula Adithya
WINNER: Danuja Sethsara Jayasinghe
Girls' Under 17
3rd Place: Methuki Bimansa Samaranayake
RUNNER UP: Thedara Liyanage
WINNER: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
Boys' Under 17
3rd Place: K Linuka Nimnath Silva
RUNNER UP: Nevan Rubasinghe
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Girls' Under 19
3rd Place: Nethmi Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 19
3rd Place: D.T Kemitha Hapuarachchi
RUNNER UP: Matheesha Wijesekara
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Men's Over 35
3rd Place: MHI Buddhika
RUNNER UP: Corporal De Silva HAS
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman Ushama MAM
Men's Over 40
3rd Place: Priyanga Ishara
RUNNER UP: Maduranga Rajapaksha
WINNER: Corporal Jayalal SDSK
Men's Over 50
3rd Place: SM Abdul Cader
RUNNER UP: Sirhan Fernando
WINNER: Nishantha Chandrakumara
Men's Over 55
3rd Place: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
RUNNER UP: Mevan Rajeeva
WINNER: SM Abdul Cader
Men's Over 60
3rd Place: SC Padmakumara
RUNNER UP: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
WINNER: MUM Azmi
Men's Plate
RUNNER UP: SN Daniyels
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman MAM Ushama
Womens' Open
3rd Place: Ifra Shasmin Booso
RUNNER UP: Ranliya Wood
WINNER: VS Chanithma Sinaly
Men's Open
3rd Place: EA Nevindu Lakman
RUNNER UP: Shamil Wakeel
WINNER: HRH Laksiri
-- >
The 18th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2026 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 10 October 2026. The finals were held in the Women's Open and Men's Open categories. The occasion was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Padman De Costa, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by the President of Sri Lanka Squash, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage, the Secretary and Vice President of Sri Lanka Squash, the Chairman Air Force Squash, Air Commodore Uditha Wijerathna, past Chairmen and Secretaries of Air Force Squash, along with other distinguished guests from the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Squash.
The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in accordance with international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, featured the participation of both local and foreign squash players, with over 200 participants. Players in the Men's Open category competed for the Air Chief Marshal PH Mendis Memorial Trophy, while those in the Women's Open category vied for the Air Chief Marshal Harry Goonetileke Memorial Trophy.
Ravindu Laksiri delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men's Open category of the 18th Air Force Open PSA Squash Championship 2026, defeating Shamil Wakeel in a competitive final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and composure, Ravindu secured the Championship title with a remarkable 3-0 victory.
In the Women's Open final, Chanithma Sinely showcased outstanding form, skill and determination to secure the Championship title. In a closely contested match, she overcame Ranliya Wood with a convincing 3-0 victory, bringing the tournament to a successful conclusion.
Summary of Result
Girls' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Pasanja Gunasinghe
RUNNER UP: Dinara Binoli Geethal Samadasa
WINNER: Lithuni Perera
Boys' Under 11 (Novices)
3rd Place: Dawudh Javid
RUNNER UP: Thanush Ratnatunga
WINNER: Chaniru De Mel
Girls' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: RMVK Rathnayake
RUNNER UP: Haimi DA Gunasekara
WINNER: Khrisha Rishanthana
Boys' Under 15 (Novices)
3rd Place: Osura Wathsara
RUNNER UP: Senuk Jayasoosriya
WINNER: Ovin Ekanayake
Men's Novices
3rd Place: HKN Bandara
RUNNER UP: Lahiru Rajapaksha
WINNER: Akash Ahsok Kumar
Girls' Under 9
3rd Place: Nathara Lewangama
RUNNER UP: Onaya Neili Godagampala
WINNER: Aariya Suwaris
Boys' Under 9
3rd Place: Aaron Jamion
RUNNER UP: Abinu Aken Lwangama
WINNER: Sanush Abeysekara
Girls' Under 11
3rd Place: G Sanuli Yahasna Godagampala
RUNNER UP: GWP Siyathi Sawethna Gunathilaka
WINNER: Sayuri De Silva
Boys' Under 11
3rd Place: Yumeth Attanayake
RUNNER UP: MGC Shanuth Sasruka Gamage
WINNER: Sayul Wickrama
Girls' Under 13
3rd Place: Sayuri De Silva
RUNNER UP: Livini Enara Jayawardana
WINNER: UK Dheerya Mithali Silva
Boys' Under 13
3rd Place: WP Kenula Hirusara
RUNNER UP: Hirun Samarathunga
WINNER: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
Girls' Under 15
3rd Place: Nethanya Chathline Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Taveesha Goonasekera
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 15
3rd Place: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
RUNNER UP: Lithula Adithya
WINNER: Danuja Sethsara Jayasinghe
Girls' Under 17
3rd Place: Methuki Bimansa Samaranayake
RUNNER UP: Thedara Liyanage
WINNER: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
Boys' Under 17
3rd Place: K Linuka Nimnath Silva
RUNNER UP: Nevan Rubasinghe
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Girls' Under 19
3rd Place: Nethmi Wickramasinghe
RUNNER UP: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
WINNER: Chanumi Nimthara Thebuwena
Boys' Under 19
3rd Place: D.T Kemitha Hapuarachchi
RUNNER UP: Matheesha Wijesekara
WINNER: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake
Men's Over 35
3rd Place: MHI Buddhika
RUNNER UP: Corporal De Silva HAS
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman Ushama MAM
Men's Over 40
3rd Place: Priyanga Ishara
RUNNER UP: Maduranga Rajapaksha
WINNER: Corporal Jayalal SDSK
Men's Over 50
3rd Place: SM Abdul Cader
RUNNER UP: Sirhan Fernando
WINNER: Nishantha Chandrakumara
Men's Over 55
3rd Place: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
RUNNER UP: Mevan Rajeeva
WINNER: SM Abdul Cader
Men's Over 60
3rd Place: SC Padmakumara
RUNNER UP: Air Commodore U Wijeweera (Ret)
WINNER: MUM Azmi
Men's Plate
RUNNER UP: SN Daniyels
WINNER: Leading Aircraftman MAM Ushama
Womens' Open
3rd Place: Ifra Shasmin Booso
RUNNER UP: Ranliya Wood
WINNER: VS Chanithma Sinaly
Men's Open
3rd Place: EA Nevindu Lakman
RUNNER UP: Shamil Wakeel
WINNER: HRH Laksiri
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