The Colombo Junior Open Squash Championship 2026, an official Asian Junior Super Series (AJSS) event, concluded successfully on 28 October 2026 at the Squash Complex, Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Ratmalana, following five days of exciting competition.

The championship, held from 24 to 28 October 2026, brought together 176 junior athletes, including 54 international players representing nine countries: Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong-China, Macao-China, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka. The competition featured ten age categories across Boys’ and Girls’ Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 divisions.

In the Boys’ Under-19 category, Malaysian player Kesawan Gunasekaran emerged as champion, while Sri Lankan player Matheesha Wijesekara secured the runner-up position. In the Girls’ Under-19 category, Rashnima Shre Ragu claimed the championship title, while Thvyashini Muthukumar finished as runner-up.

Organised under the auspices of the Asian Squash Federation in collaboration with Sri Lanka Squash, the tournament provided a valuable platform for young athletes to gain international exposure, improve their competitive experience and earn ranking points towards the national and Asian Squash Federation rankings.

The championship also provided Sri Lankan junior players with an opportunity to compete against international opponents while promoting Sri Lanka as a destination for international sports tourism.

The successful conclusion of the championship reflects the growing popularity of squash in the region and the continued commitment towards nurturing the next generation of Sri Lankan squash talent.

The event was proudly supported by Star Gold, a brand under RG Brothers, as the Main Sponsor, and Winged Falcon as the Official Racket Partner, whose contribution supported the successful conduct of the championship.

CHAMPIONS & RUNNERS-UP

GIRLS UNDER 11

Champion- Naira Fatinraeesya (Malaysia)

Runner up- Audrey Lam (Hong Kong, China)

BOYS UNDER 11

Champion- Navethan Ganesh Kumar (Malaysia)

Runner up- Aprameya Ravi (Singapore)

GIRLS UNDER 13

Champion- Sahana Istritharan (Malaysia)

Runner up – Janelle Ong (China)

BOYS UNDER 13

Champion- Aarav Dinesh (Malaysia)

Runner up- Yau Yau Kwok (Hong Kong, China)

GIRLS UNDER 15

Champion- Chanumi Thebuwena (Sri Lanka)

Runner up- Dinithma Mihely (Sri Lanka)

BOYS UNDER 15

Champion- Yuan Xi Liu (China)

Runner up- Nevan Rubasinghe (Sri Lanka)

GIRLS UNDER 17

Champion- Ifra Booso (Sri Lanka)

Runner up- Sithumli Mendis (Sri Lanka)

BOYS UNDER 17

Champion- Manuth Dassanayake (Sri Lanka)

Runner up- Ethan Hao Wen Bai (Hong Kong, China)

GIRLS UNDER 19

Champion- Thvyashini Muthukumar (Malaysia)

Runner up- Rashmima Shre Ragu (Malaysia)

BOYS UNDER 19

Champion- Kesawan Gunasekaran (Malaysia)

Runner up- Matheesha Wijesekara (Sri Lanka)