Jevahn and Kaya stamp their class at SL Junior Open

By Shamseer Jaleel   
Two promising junior golfers, Jevahn Sathasivam and Kaya Daluwatte secured the top prizes in the Gold Segment Boys’ and Girls’ respectively at the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2023, which concluded at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) Course.   
The event was organised by Sri Lanka Golf (SLG) and sponsored by Prima Sunrise for a record 15th year.   
Sathasivam who was in sparkling form from day one, continued his lead with the top showcasing his exceptional abilities, securing an impressive score of 210 and claiming the number one position.   
Yannik Kumara secured the second position with a notable score of 220 - he too showed some consistent performances in the three days.   
Reshan Algama after his uneven day one did his level best to fight back and come into the third position with his class scoring 221 in the end.   
The Girls’ Gold was a one-horse race as Daluwatte took complete control while scoring 219 and with her experience in the Indian Circuit, she looked a yard faster than the rest of the competitors in her segment.   

Sherine Balasuriya attained the second position with a score of 231 while Aaliya Achary from India secured the third spot with a score of 236.   
Adithya Weerasinghe emerged victorious in the Silver Division coming in from less facilities from Anuradhapura among the Boys with a score of 226.   
Meanwhile Keshav Algama too was in good form securing the number two position with a score of 233. Kaiyan Johnpillai claimed the third spot with a score of 239.   
In the Silver Division for Girls’, Keya Abhayaratne showcased her dominance, securing a remarkable score of 291 and clinching the first position.   
This pushed Araradhi Samararatne to second   
position with a score of 346, followed by Sithara Lawrence with a score of 375, securing the third position.   
Lavidu Premarathne claimed the Bronze Medal with a score of 184 followed by Udeera Bandara securing the second position with a score of 202, while Yehansa Senanayake attained the third spot with a score of 207.   
Indian Bhavika Unni emerged as the champion in the Bronze Division for Girls’ with a score of 185 while her sister Avighna Unni secured the second position with a score of 186, followed by Kaitlyn Norton in third place with a score of 209.   
In the Copper Division for Boys’, Revaan Amarasinghe emerging victorious with an impressive score of 112 stamping his authority in this segment while the Indian junior Vivian Singh took the second position with a score of 114, while Danik Daluwatte secured the third position with a score of 128.   
In the Girls’ event Aasitha Rao of India clinched the first position with a score of 123, displaying remarkable skill and potential.   
Vihara Herath secured the second position with a score of 143, while Aashna Amogha from India, claimed the third spot with a score of 150.   
Ceylon Agro Industries and Prima Group, General Manager Sajith Gunaratne, Marketing Manager Himpa Gunawardena and International Marketing Manager, Achala Ramanayake were present at the awards ceremony.