SLB completes National Umpire Refresher and Accreditation Courses
Both courses were conducted by locally accredited officials certified by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Badminton Asia Confederation (BAC). The training included both theoretical and practical components, concluding with written and on-court assessments. In conjunction with the upcoming National Badminton Championships the courses were conducted in all three languages, English, Sinhala and Tamil, symbolising SLB’s commitment to inclusivity and nationwide development of technical officials.
Participants represented a wide range of backgrounds, including government and private sector employees, as well as bankers, showcasing the growing interest and professionalism within the badminton community. Majority of successful participants are expected to officiate as umpires and line judges during the upcoming 73rd National Championships in December, further strengthening the national technical officiating pool.
During the event, Roshan Gunawardana, the President of SLB, engaged in a constructive discussion with the Senior Technical Officials, leading to several collective decisions aimed at elevating the standards of officiating in Sri Lanka.