Jayasinghe siblings shine as U-20 Basketball Champions

April 12, Colombo, Daily Mirror - Methika Jayasinghe and Binuthi Jayasinghe delivered exceptional performances at the recently concluded All-Island Under-20 Basketball Championship, securing championship titles and earning the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in their respective categories.

The tournament, held from April 8 to April 11, 2026, featured some of the finest young basketball talent from across Sri Lanka. The girls’ final took place on April 10, followed by the boys’ final on April 11.

Representing Holy Family Convent, Colombo, Binuthi Jayasinghe played a pivotal role in her team’s triumph in the girls’ final, delivering an outstanding performance with 25 points. Her dominance on the court, combined with her composure and technical ability, earned her the MVP award, marking her as one of the most promising young athletes in the sport. Notably, she is an Under-17 player who competed at the Under-20 level, making her achievement even more commendable.

In the boys’ competition, Methika Jayasinghe, representing St. Joseph’s College, Colombo, captained the Under-20 side. Demonstrating exemplary leadership and consistent performance throughout the tournament, he guided his team to victory in the final. His influence on the game and overall excellence were recognized with the MVP award. Furthermore, Methika has achieved an outstanding record in school basketball, having won all championships in his age category without suffering a single defeat.

Both Methika and Binuthi also served as Youth Captains, further highlighting their leadership qualities and importance to their respective teams.