Shamil Wakeel delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men’s Open category of the 16th Air Force Open PSA Squash Championships 2024, defeating Methmal Wood in a competitive final held in Ratmalana. Demonstrating remarkable skill and dominance, Wakeel secured the championship title with a decisive 3-0 victory in rounds. In the Women’s Open [...]

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Shamil Wakeel delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men’s Open category of the 16th Air Force Open PSA Squash Championships 2024, defeating Methmal Wood in a competitive final held in Ratmalana. Demonstrating remarkable skill and dominance, Wakeel secured the championship title with a decisive 3-0 victory in rounds.

In the Women’s Open final, Indian player Anjali Semwal showcased outstanding skill and determination to secure the title. In a closely contested match, she overcame former standout squash champion Chanithma Sinaly, representing Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, with a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

Winners and Runners up of Open male and female

The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in adherence to international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation (SLSF), featured participation from both local and foreign athletes, totaling over 450 players. The competition is annually organised and conducted by Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

The 16th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship 2024 concluded on a high note at the SLAF Base Squash Complex in Ratmalana on Tuesday. The finals were held the Women’s Open and Men’s Open categories. The occasion was graced by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as chief guest. The event was attended by the President of Sri Lanka Squash, Dhammika Wijesundara and other distinguished guests from Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Squash.

Joel Fernando Boys U11 (Novices) Champion

Joel Fernando U11 (Novices) Champion, Sanon Jesunesan U15 (Novices) champion and Mohammed Rilwan 3rd Place U19 Boys

Results 
  •  Girls’ U-11 Novices

Winner: Ava Kaira Gabrial
(Asian International School)
Runner-up: Elina Saneli Wekunagoda
(Visakha Vidyalaya)
3rd Place: Senaya Sahansi Rangajeewa

  •  Boys’ U-11 Novices

Winner: Joel Fernando (St. Joseph’s College)
Runner-up: Ishuka Aken
(D.S. Senanayake College)
3rd Place: L.G. Vinuda Saven Perera
(D.S. Senanayake College)

  •  Girls’ U-15 Novices

Winner: Thisuli Ellewela (Musaeus College)
Runner-up: Chanulya Desandi
(Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidayalaya)
3rd Place: Chanumi Ganegoda
(Anula Vidyalaya)

  •  Boys’ U-15 Novices

Winner: Sanon Jesunesan (St. Joseph’s College)
Runner-up: Ramithu Neththaru Amarasinghe (Mahanama College)
3rd Place: Y.Z. Ishaq (Royal College)

  •  Girls’ U-9

Winner: G.W.P. Siyathi Sawethna Gunathilaka (Visakha Vidyalaya)
Runner-up: L.K. Yalithi Perera
(Visakka Vidyalaya)
3rd Place: Sanuli Yahansa Godagampala (Sumeda Vidyalaya, Gampaha)

  •  Boys’ U-9

Winner: Jenuka Pethmika Perusinghe (Mahanama College)
Runner-up: Sayul Thehas Wickrama
(Sumeda Vidyalaya, Gampaha)
3rd Place: Anuk Apoorva Perera
(Gateway College, Colombo)

  •  Girls’ U-11

Winner: Livini Jayawardane
(Visakha Vidyalaya)
Runner-up: Nethanya Chatline Wickramasinghe (Ladies’ College)
3rd Place: Thinalee Daswatte
(Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidayalaya)

  •  Boys U-11

Winner: Ranuk Mendis
(Gateway College, Colombo)
Runner-up: Kenol Mayon Wickrama
(Sumedha Vidyalaya, Gampaha)
3rd Place: W.P. Kenula Hirusara
(D.S. Senanayake College)

  •  Girls’ U-13

Winner: Chanumi Nimanthara Thebuwena (Gateway College, Colombo)
Runner-up: V.S. Dinethma Mihely
(Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)
3rd Place: Nethuki Nulara Herath
(Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)

  •  Boys U-13

Winner: Nevan Rubasinghe (Royal College)
Runner-up: Danuja Sethsara Jayasinghe (Ananda Saththralaya, Kotte)
3rd Place: Haashid Ameer Noorden
(Louvre College, Pannipitiya)

  •  Girls’ U-15

Winner: Ifra Shashmin Booso
(St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya)
Runner-up: Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis
(Gateway College, Colombo)
3rd Place: Chanumi Nimanthara Thebuwana (Gateway College, Colombo)

  •  Boys’ U-15

Winner: Manuth Sandira Dassanayake (Gateway College, Colombo)
Runner-up: K. Linuka Silva
(D.S. Senanayake College)
3rd Place: Nevan Rubasinghe (Royal College)

  •  Girls’ U-17

Winner: Nethmi Hiranya Wickramasinghe (Ladies’ College)
Runner-up: Ifra Shasmin Booso
(St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya)
3rd Place: Sithuli Ruhansa Mendis
(Gateway College, Colombo)

  •  Boys’ U-17

Winner: Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College)
Runner-up: Tharul Pinwatta (Royal College)
3rd Place: Manuth Sandira Dasanayake (Gateway College, Colombo)

  •  Girls’ U-19

Winner: Adhithi Gunasekara (Ladies’ College)
Runner-up: Ranliya Wood (Lindsay Girls School)
3rd Place: Akeesa Dahamdi Samaranayake (Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)

  •  Boys’ U-19

Winner: Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College)
Runner-up: Tharul Pinwatta (Royal College)
3rd Place: Mohammed Rilwan
(St. Joseph’s College)

  •  Men’s Novices

Winner: W.M.N.L. Sandakalum (SL Air Force)
Runner-up: G.N.R. Suraweera (SL Army)
3rd Place: Kalpa Sriyarathna (SL Air Force)

  •  Men’s Plate

Winner: M.A.M. Ushaman MAM (SL Air Force)
Runner-up: Dumidu Talwatta

  •  Women’s Open

Winner: Anjali Semwal (India)
Runner-up: Chanithma Sinaly (Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)
3rd Place: Yeheni Kuruppu

  •  Men’s Open

Winner: Shamil Wakeel
Runner-up: Methmal Wood
3rd Place: Aryan Prathap Singh (Indian Air Force)

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