By Shamseer Jaleel

Sithara Lorance (left) receiving her awards from Himpa Gunawardena (Marketing Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries)

Reshan Algama (left) receiving his awards from Himpa Gunawardena (Marketing Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries)

The 2024 Prima Sunrise Regional Junior Open Golf Championship 2024 concluded in a spectacular fashion with junior golfing sensation, Reshan Algama once again proving his dominance at the Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella. 

Algama, the defending champion, delivered an astounding performance in the Gold Division (Boys’), securing the title with a total score of 219. 

He also played level-par in tandem on all three days of the tournament. His remarkable 24-shot victory margin over second-placed Yannik Kumara (243) and Jacob Norton (253) was a treat to watch with his exceptional talent and skills. Algama has two more years to compete in the same division.

In the Girls’ Gold/Silver Division, Sithara Lorance emerged victorious with a total score of 290, closely followed by Keya Abeyratne (295) and Thiumi Gunasekera (315). 

Thiumi, returning to golf after being away from the game, fought back on the last day after an uneven start. She ended well on number three in the end.

In the Silver Division (Boys’) Thejas Rathis Kanth claimed the title with a score of 227, ahead of another star from Anuradhapura, Adithya Weerasinghe (238) and Senal Nimsith (250).
In the Bronze Division (Boys’), Lavindu Premarathne outplayed his competitors, finishing with a score of 181, with Revaan Amarasinghe (186) and Divyeshz Silva (207) rounding out the top three.

The Bronze Girls’ Division was equally competitive, with Genuli Weerakoon winning the title with a score of 202, ahead of Vihara Herath (206) and Nimasha Iddamalgoda (219).
In the Copper Division, Jaden Sathasivam topped the Boys’ leaderboard with a score of 111 followed by Yuvan Rathis Kanth (115) and Abiman Abeywardhana (127).  
This was Jaden’s fourth win in tandem in this segment showing that he is a golfer to be watched out for in the future with his promising display.Ananya Krishanthan claimed the Copper Girls’ title with a score of 137 while Dulkini Kangara (158) and Thangarajah Sithumli (174) finished second and third respectively.
The tournament also highlighted the commendable performances from the Anuradhapura boys and girls with their participation made possible through the HSBC Lions initiative.