AIR FORCE OPEN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP – 2024
10:01pm on Tuesday 26th November 2024
The 16th Air Force Open PSA (Professional Squash Association) Squash Championship-2024 concludes on a high note at the Squash complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana today(26 November 2024). The finals were held the Women’s Open and Men’s Open categories. The occasion was graced by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by Chief of Staff, Members of the Air Force Board of Management, President Sri Lanka Squash, Mr. Dhammika Wijesundara, Secretary Air Force Sports Council and Vice President Sri Lanka Squash Federation, Group Captain Eranda Geeganage, Secretary Air Force Squash, Group Captain Niroshan Kiriwella, past Chairmen and Secretaries of Air Force Squash, other distinguished guests from Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Squash.
The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in adherence to international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, featured participation from both local and foreign athletes, totaling over 450 players.
Shamil Wakeel delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men’s Open category of the Air Force Open PSA Squash Championships 2024, defeating Methmal Wood in a competitive final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and dominance, Shamil secured the championship title with a decisive 3-0 victory in rounds.
In the Women’s Open final, Indian player Anjali Semwal showcased outstanding skill and determination to secure the championship title. In a closely contested match, she overcame former standout squash champion Chanithma Sinaly, representing Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, with a hard-fought 3-2 victory in rounds.
The Air Force Open Squash Tournament, conducted in adherence to international regulations under the full supervision of the Sri Lanka Squash Federation, featured participation from both local and foreign athletes, totaling over 450 players.
Shamil Wakeel delivered an exceptional performance to claim victory in the Men’s Open category of the Air Force Open PSA Squash Championships 2024, defeating Methmal Wood in a competitive final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and dominance, Shamil secured the championship title with a decisive 3-0 victory in rounds.
In the Women’s Open final, Indian player Anjali Semwal showcased outstanding skill and determination to secure the championship title. In a closely contested match, she overcame former standout squash champion Chanithma Sinaly, representing Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, with a hard-fought 3-2 victory in rounds.
Summary of results
Girls’ Under 11 Novices
Winner - Ava Kaira Gabrial (Asian International School)
Runner Up - Elina Saneli Wekunagoda (Vishakha Vidyalaya)
3rd Place - Senaya Sahansi Rangajeewa
Boys’ Under 11 Novices
Winner - Joel Fernando (St. Joseph College Colombo 10)
Runner Up - Ishuka Aken (DS Senanayake Vidyalaya)
3rd Place - LG Vinuda Saven Perera (DS Senanayake Vidyalaya)
Girls’ Under 15 Novices
Winner - Thisuli Ellewela (Musaeus College Colombo)
Runner Up - Chanulya Desandi (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidayalaya)
3rd Place - Chanumi Ganegoda (Anula Vidyalaya)
Boys’ Under 15 Novices
Winner - Sanon Jesunesan
Runner Up - Ramithu Neththaru Amarasinghe (Mahanama College)
3rd Place - YZ Ishaq (Royal College Colombo)
Girls’ Under 9
Winner - GWP Siyathi Sawethna Gunathilaka (Vishakha Vidyalaya)
Runner Up - LK Yalithi Perera (Vishakka Vidyalaya)
3rd Place - Sanuli Yahansa Godagampala (Sumeda Vidyalaya Gampaha)
Boys’ Under 9
Winner - Jenuka Pethmika Perusinghe (Mahanama College)
Runner Up - Sayul Thehas Wickrama (Sumeda Vidyalaya Gampaha)
3rd Place - Anuk Apoorva Perera (Gateway College Colombo)
Girls’ Under 11
Winner - Nethanya Chatline Wickramasinghe (Ladies’ College Colombo)
Runner Up - Livini Jayawardane (Vishakha Vidyalaya)
3rd Place - Thinalee Daswatte (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidayalaya)
Boys Under 11
Winner - Ranuk Mendis (Gateway College Colombo)
Runner Up - Kenol Mayon Wickrama (Sumedha Vidyalaya Gampaha)
3rd place - WP Kenula Hirusara (DS Senanayake Vidyalaya)
Girls’ Under 13
Winner - Chanumi Nimanthara Thebuwena (Gateway College Colombo)
Runner Up - VS Dinethma Mihely (Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)
3rd Place -Nethuki Nulara Herath (Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)
Boys Under 13
Winner - Nevan Rubasinghe (Royal College Colombo)
Runner Up - Danuja Sethsara Jayasinghe (Ananda Saththralaya Kotte)
3rd Place - Haashid Ameer Noorden (Louvre College Pannipitiya)
Girls’ Under 15
Winner - Ifra Shashmin Booso (St.Paul’s Girls School Milagiriya)
Runner Up - Sithumli Ruhansa Mendis (Gateway College Colombo)
3rd Place - Chanumi Nimanthara Thebuwana (Gateway College Colombo)
Boys’ Under 15
Winner - Manuth Sandira Dassanayake (Gateway College Colombo)
Runner Up - K Linuka Silva (DS Senanayake College)
3rd Place - Nevan Rubasinghe (Royal College Colombo)
Girls’ Under 17
Winner - Nethmi Hiranya WickramaSinghe (Ladies’ College Colombo)
Runner Up - Ifra Shasmin Booso (St.Paul’s Girls School Milagiriya)
3rd Place - Sithuli Ruhansa MEndis (Gateway College Colombo)
Boys’ Under 17
Winner - Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College Colombo)
Runner up - Tharul Pinwatta (Royal College Colombo)
3rd Place - Manuth Sandira Dasanayake (Gateway College Colombo)
Girls’ Under 19
Winner - Adhithi Gunasekara (Ladies’ College Colombo)
Runner UP - Ranliya Wood (Lindsay Balika Vidayalaya )
3rd Place - Akeesa Dahamdi Smaranayake (Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)
Boys’ Under 19
Winner - Matheesha Wijesekara (Royal College Colombo)
Runner Up - Tharul Pinwatta (Royal College Colombo)
3rd Place - Mohammed Rilwan (St. Joseph College Colombo 10)
Men’s Over 35
Winner - Corporal DE Silva HAS (Sri Lanka Air Force)
Runner up - Corporal Methsiri HWGM (Sri Lanka Air Force)
3rd place - Amila Priyantha (Sri Lanka Navy)
Men’s Over 40
Winner - Ravee Fernado
Runner Up - Madurange Rajapaksa
3rd Place - Petty Officer (PTI) Priyadarshana (Sri Lanka Navy)
Men’s Over 45
Winner - U Nishantha
Runner Up - Wing Commander Satinder Singh Dhankar (Indian Air Force)
3rd Place - Srihan Fernando
Veteran Over 50
Winner - Abdul Cader
Runner UP - Chaminda Talagala
3rd Place - Mevan Rajeev
Vetaran Over 55
Winner - Abdul Cader
Runnerup - Air Commodore Upali Wijesekara (Retd) (Sri Lanka Air Force)
3rd Place - Mohomad Azmi
Men’s Novices
Winner - Leading Aircraftman Sandakalum WMNL (Sri Lanka Air Force)
Runner Up - GNR Suraweera (Sri Lanka Army)
3rd Place - Squadron Leader Kalpa Sriyarathna (Sri Lanka Air Force)
Mens’ Plate
Winner - Leading Aircraftman Ushaman MAM (Sri Lanka Air Force)
Runner Up - Dumidu Talwatta
Women’s Open
Winner - Anjali Semwal (India)
Runner Up -Chanithma Sinaly (Sirimawo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya)
3rd Place - Yeheni Kuruppu
Men’s Open
Winner - Shamil Wakeel
Runner Up - Methmal Wood
3rd Place -Aryan Prathap Singh (Indian Air Force)
