Badminton: SSC badminton from September 12 to 20

For the eighth consecutive year Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) will be hosting the Annual SSC Open Badminton Championships, a SLBA approved Level 1 Ranking Tournament from September 12 to 20 at the SSC Badminton complex.   The event is one of the biggest and popular tournaments of the country. Over 100 entries are received every year for the event.   There are 31 events conducted in all age groups. They are: Men’s Open Singles and Doubles, Women’s Singles and Doubles, Open Mixed Doubles, Singles and Doubles for Boys and Girls Under 19, 19, 17 and 15, Singles for Boys and Girls Under 13 and 11, Men’s and Women’s Singles Over 35, Veterans Men and Women Singles and Doubles Over 40, Masters Singles and Doubles Over 50 and 55.   The prize money on offer will be Rs, 500,000. In addition to prize money Trophies and Certificates too will be awarded to the winners and runners-up.   With a view to encourage their involvement in the game certificates and trophies will be awarded to all semi-finalists and quarter-finalists.   The championship is conducted by the Sri Lanka Badminton Association.   Entry forms are available at the SSC and the SLBA, Entries close on August 31 at 5 pm.