Over one thousand shuttlers are expected to participate when the Sinhalese Sports Club hosts their Annual Open Badminton Championships which is a ranking tournament for the 4th consecutive year at their badminton complex from today, Thursday, September 4 to 5.
Last year the championship attracted a record number of 925 entries which compelled the organizers to extend the tournament by a further week. This year too, players from all over the country including most of the top ranking national players are expected to participate. Altogether 25 events are scheduled to be conducted.
Men's Open singles and doubles, women's singles and doubles, open mixed doubles, singles and doubles for boys and girls of the under 19, 15 and 13 age groups, singles for under 11 boys and girls, women's over 35 singles and doubles, men's singles and doubles for 40 and 50 years.
Briefing the media at the press conference held at the SSC, the president,W.T. Ellawela said the prize money on offer this year will be in excess of Rs. 400,000/- and he thanked the sponsors Hatton National Bank, the main sponsors for the third successive year, Etisalat, Emerald and Keells Food Products.
In addition to the prize money, trophies and certificates too will be awarded to the winners, runner-ups, semi finalists, and quarter finalist to encourage more participation.
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