Dharmaraja Under-16 boys on badminton throne

 The Dharmaraja team that won the championship comprising Thamidu Silva (captain), Nimeth Punchihewa, Chanthula Amunugama, Mayuma Hapukotuwa, Denuwan Kekulandara, Tharool Jinaraja, Dushmika Samarasinghe, Senut Somaratne, Chamath Liyanagedara and Vikum Brahmanage poses for a ceremonial picture with coach Chinthaka Bandara

By Susil Premalal

Dharmaraja College became champions of the All-Island Under-16 Schools Badminton Championship when they defeated St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa, in the final. 

The tournament, which featured three singles and two doubles matches, ended with Dharmaraja securing a decisive 3–1 victory in the final while St. Sebastian’s finished as runners-up.

The Rajans were coached by Chinthaka Bandara.

According to the authorities at Dharmaraja College, the school is set to mark a turning point in the sport of badminton with the Rajans more famous in cricket and rugby.