Front row (From left): Sapumal Bimsara, Malshi Fernando, Gayathri Chandima, Soraya Miskin, Lakhini Sashibhani, Chalakie Weerasinghe, Nimasha Perera (Assistant Tour Manager) and Nirodya Perera. Back row (From left): Thushara Thomas, Chethaka Kumarasiri, Damindu Vidanapathirana, Samith Karunathilaka, Yehan Munasinghe, Charuka Dewmika, Nayanapriya Edirisinghe, Pubudu Mallikarachchi (Tour Manager)

By Susil Premalal

The Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) embarked their annual Novices winners’ tour to
Thailand giving players the opportunity to test their skills and gain invaluable experience in an international setting.

The tour featured friendly matches with some of Thailand’s top club teams, allowing participants to explore new tactics, forge friendships and develop their abilities in a competitive yet supportive atmosphere.