Sri Lanka Badminton Novices sets off in Ratnapura

The Sri Lanka Badminton Novices Championship 2025 began in Ratnapura following the opening ceremony where top officials of Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the Regional Development Committee and Sabaragamuwa Province Badminton Association graced the occasion.

The five-day grand competition for novice shuttlers, has drawn a large number young and aspiring shuttlers from all parts of Sri Lanka, where the next generation of badminton stars are expected to compete under exciting surroundings.

The event is underway simultaneously at three prominent indoor facilities in the Sabaragamuwa region -- the Deshabandhu Lt. Col. W. Wimaladasa Indoor Stadium in Kuruwita, the Sabaragamuwa Province Indoor Sports Complex and the Seevali College Indoor Stadium, both situated in Ratnapura. The organisers, SLB, have been fully supported by the Regional Development Committee and Sabaragamuwa Province Badminton, the entity who have taken the responsibility to conduct the event.

The five-day event includes competitions for shuttlers of the age categories of Under-19, Under-17, Under-15, Under-13 and Under-11. The vast number of shuttlers will compete under Boy’s and Girl’s in Singles as well as Doubles under Junior Events.

The Open Event for shuttlers of 14-years and above, includes competitions Singles and Doubles events for Men and Women and Mixed categories. The entire tournament will be conducted in accordance to the BWF Laws of Badminton.

The competition will continue at all three venues with the preliminary round matches from September 28, until September 30 before the knockout stages. The quarter-finals and semi-finals have been slotted to take place on October 1, followed by selected semi-finals and finals of all age categories on October 2, followed by the awards ceremony. The tournament is sponsored by Mobil, Sunquick and LiNing.