Nishantha Fernando, Chalani Lakmali Champs
Men's Singles winner Nishantha Fernando (L) with runner-up Dineth Dulakshana
Nishantha Fernando and Chalani Lakmali Liyanage won the Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles and Doubles titles respectivel at the President Cup Carrom Chanpionship conducted by the Carrom Federation of Sri Lanka concluded at their headquarters in Kohuwala recently.
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- Mohamed Shaheed Hilmy (Royal College) 2-0 (25/16, 25/12)
Women's Singles winner Chalani Lakmali (L) with runner-up Yasika Rahubaddha
Women: Champion- Chalani Lakmali Liyanage (SLAF) 2-1 (25/6, 20/25, 25/19); Runner-up- Yashika Rahubadda (SLAF); 3rd- 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- 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- 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).