The Badminton Championship of the 49th National Sports Festival, which was organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports with the collaboration of the Department of Sports Development, concluded successfully at the Mercantile Badminton Association Indoor Complex in Colombo 07 recently. After a dominant display, Western Province emerged as undisputed champions by clinching both the men’s and women’s titles.
During the tournament Southern Province showcased a remarkable performance to clinch the overall runners-up positions in both categories. The 2nd runners-up title in the men’s segment went to Central Province, while North Central Province secured the same position in the women’s segment.
- Waymba ladies edged out Central Province at the netball finals.
- Western Province Men and Southern Province Women crowned as NSF rugby 7s champions
- Northern men and Western women win NSF 2025, Football titles
The talented male racket sport player, T. R. V. Rajakaruna of Western Province, emerged as the Most Outstanding Player in the men’s championship. Further, the young female shuttlecock athlete, A. M. P. J. Adhikari of North Central Province, was adjudged as the Most Outstanding Women’s Player. As both the champions are still in the early stages of their careers, the duo will be fine future prospects for Sri Lanka Badminton.
NSF 2025 Badminton Results Summary
Men’s Singles
- Champion – T. R. V. Rajakaruna (Western Province)
- Runner-up – Oshan De Silva (Southern Province)
- 2nd Runner-up – S. M. M. H. Sooiyaarachchi (Central Province)
Men’s Doubles
- Champion – Thewmika Palliyaguru & L. O. S. P. Karunarathna (Western Province)
- Runner-up – G. A. P. D. Abeysinghe & Sandeepani Dahanayake (Central Province)
- 2nd Runner-up – Lahiru Madushala & L. R. R. P. De Silva (Southern Province)
Men’s Team:
- Champion – Western Province
- Runner-up – Southern Province
- 2nd Runner-up – Central Province
Women’s Singles:
- Champion – A. M. P. J. Adhikari (North Central Province)
- Runner-up – Dahamsa De Silva (Southern Province)
- 2nd Runner-up – B. J. V. Vipulaguna (Northern Province)
Women’s Doubles:
- Champion – A. M. P. J. Adhikari & H. A. R. C. De Silva (North Central Province)
- Runner-up – R. S. Manage & T. D. Ambalangodage (Western Province)
- 2nd Runner-up – Dahamsa De Silva & A. H. Masakorala (Southern Province)
Women’s Team:
- Champion – Western Province,
- Runner-up – Southern Province,
- 2nd Runner-up – North Central Province
Mixed Doubles:
- Champion – Ranthushka Karunathilaka & P. D. M. R. B. Mudalige (Western Province)
- Runner-up – M. T. Y. S. De Silva & A. H. Masakorala (Southern Province)
- 2nd Runner-up – G. A. P. B. Abeysingha & Padma Bandara (Central Province)
- Most Outstanding Player (Women): A. M. P. J. Adhikari (North Central Province)
- Most Outstanding Player (Men): T. R. V. Rajakaruna (Western Province)
