Carrom: Nishantha Fernando, Chalani Lakmali emerge President Cup champs

Nishantha Fernando and Chalani Lakmali Liyanage won the Men's Singles and Women's Singles and Doubles titles respectively at the President Cup Carrom Chanpionship conducted by the Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka concluded at their headquarters in Kohuwala.
 
Nine slams were reported at this 18th edition of the President Cup event. 

Over 300 competitors were seen in action at this tournament which was conducted in 4 categories viz Men's, Women's Singles and Doubles, from October 13-November 4. 

Third place for Men's and Women's Singles were claimed by Mohamed Shaheed Hilmy of Royal College and Rebecca Dalrine of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). 

Results: 

Singles 

Men: 
Champion: Nishantha Fernando (Sri Lanka Navy) 2-0 (25/5, 25/18)
Runner-up- Dineth Dulakshana (SLAF)
3rd Place: Mohamed Shaheed Hilmy (Royal College) 2-0 (25/16, 25/12) 

Women: 
Champion: Chalani Lakmali Liyanage (SLAF) 2-1 (25/6, 20/25, 25/19)
Runner-up: Yashika Rahubadda (SLAF)
3rd Place: Rebecca Dalrene (SLAF) 2-0 (25/9, 25/11) 

Doubles 

Men: 
Champions: Udesh Chandima-Dineth Dulakshana (SLAF) 2-0 (25/3, 25/23)
Runners-up: Anas Ahamed-Suraj Maduwantha [Sri Lanka Army (SLA)]
3rd Place: M. Sherifdeen-Charith Madushanka (SLA) 2-1 (13/25, 25/8, 25/17) 

Women: 
Champions: Yasika Rahubaddha-Chalani Lakmali (SLAF) 2-0 (25/13, 25/4)
Runners-up: Maduwanthi Gunadasa-M. Chitradevi (SLA)
3rd Place: Joseph Roshitha (SLA)-Tharushi Himahansika (Mahamaya Balika, Nugegoda) 2-0 (25/17, 25/5) 

SLAMS: Shaheed Hilmy (1), Udesh Chandima (2), Anas Ahamed (1), M.F.M. Fakir (1), Dineth Dulakshana (1), Joseph Roshita (1), Maduka Dilshani (1) and Rebecca Dalrine (1).