Sri Lanka Junior Match Play Championship 2023 Adithya in semis while Algama brothers shine

Adithya Weerasinghe in cracking form

By Shamseer Jaleel
Top class Golf was witnessed at Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) with exceptional talent as the Junior Match Play Championship 2023 for the coveted Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy progresses to the semi-final stage.  

In a demonstration of remarkable skill, K. Danushan marked his presence with an impressive 4-2 victory over Imran Nazeer in the quarter-finals of the Gold Division. 
Meanwhile, Reshan Algama, the powerful left-handed golfer, continued his winning streak with a resounding 6-5 triumph over Sankkanth Hesara from Anuradhapura. 
Jevahn Sathasivam secured his place in the semi-finals with a hard-fought 1-up win on the 18th hole with some classy golf and continued his form. 

Another closely contested match saw Vinuda Weerasinghe emerge victorious against Jacob Norton, finishing 3-2.

In the Girls’ Gold Division, Kaya Daluwatte, displaying her dominance, is expected to progress smoothly and face Dinumi Sanjana in the semi-finals. 
The second semi-final promises a gripping contest between Dhavinka Kanag-Isvaran and the 2nd seed, Sherin Balasuriya.

In the Silver Division Girls, Kaitlyn Norton and Amindi Umata are poised to clash, while Dilini Amarwansa will challenge Keya Abhayaratne in the other semi-final matchup.
A major upset unfolded in the Silver Boys’ Division, where the sensational 12-year-old Thejas Rathis Kanth, known for his prowess, was defeated 2-1 by the emerging talent Aditthya Weerasinghe from Anuradhapura. 

Meanwhile, Keshav Algama, the hard-working younger brother of Reshan Algama, made his presence felt by securing a spot in the semi-finals, defeating T Deshan. 
Kaiyan Johnpillai solidified his spot with a convincing victory over Varun Fernando.

In the Boys Bronze Division, Revaan Amarasinghe clinched victory with a score of 4-3 against Udeera Bandara, while Lavindu Premaratana overcame B A Sadaneth 3/2. Anjula Methsara and Yehansa Senanayake advanced to the semi-finals by beating Divyesha Silva (8-7) and Saqueer Zuhair (3-2) respectively.

In the Girls’ Bronze Division, the semi-finals are set between Genuli Abesundara and Vihara Herath, and Hesandi Gayasa Meepola against Nimasha Dhamli from Anuradhapura.
Jaeden Sathasivam, the young contender, emerged triumphant with a 6-4 victory over Samitha De Silva in the Copper Division.

Jaeden will now face Ananya Kishanthan in the semi-finals. In another semi-final match, Sashen De Silva will compete against Yuvan Rathis Kanth.