{"id":566,"date":"2018-10-28T11:03:43","date_gmt":"2018-10-28T11:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/democontent.codex-themes.com\/sites\/logistic-transport\/simple-blog-post-title-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:58:00","slug":"sri-lanka-competes-at-the-30th-asian-table-tennis-championship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/si\/2018\/10\/28\/sri-lanka-competes-at-the-30th-asian-table-tennis-championship-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka Competes at the 30th Asian Table Tennis Championship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"vc_row-6a06139dcfac1\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid thegem-custom-6a06139dcfaa7385\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 thegem-custom-6a06139dcff995157\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a06139dcff9d\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a06139dcff995157\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInLeft fadeInLeft\" >\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"1025\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ddcf244e-6af9-4a1c-813c-8bf73d5abfb5.jfif_.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"ddcf244e-6af9-4a1c-813c-8bf73d5abfb5.jfif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ddcf244e-6af9-4a1c-813c-8bf73d5abfb5.jfif_.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ddcf244e-6af9-4a1c-813c-8bf73d5abfb5.jfif_-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ddcf244e-6af9-4a1c-813c-8bf73d5abfb5.jfif_-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mms.dosd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ddcf244e-6af9-4a1c-813c-8bf73d5abfb5.jfif_-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a06139dd08b5 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a06139dd08b5\" class=\"gem-divider  divider-hidden\" style=\"\" ><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a06139dd08d5 {margin-top: 24px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a06139dd08d5\" class=\"gem-divider\" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 thegem-custom-6a06139dd0bb25492\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a06139dd0bb5\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a06139dd0bb25492\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left right-to-left vc_custom_1776768968945 thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a06139dd0e8b5601\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-h4\">\n<p><strong>Sri Lanka Competes at the 30th Asian Table Tennis Championship 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0e8b5601{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0e8b5601{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0e8b5601{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0e8b5601{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_right-to-left right-to-left vc_custom_1776769068117 thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a06139dd0ff77638\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 30th Asian Table Tennis Championship was successfully held in Shimla, India, from 8th to 11th April 2026, bringing together emerging talent from across Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka proudly participated in this prestigious regional event, fielding a strong contingent of young athletes. A total of sixteen players, comprising eight male and eight female athletes, represented the country. These athletes competed in two key age categories: Under-15 and Under-19, showcasing the future potential of Sri Lankan table tennis on an international platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The team was guided by experienced leadership and support staff. Mr. Chathura Dushan and Mr. W.A. Budhdhasiri served as the head coaches, providing technical expertise and strategic direction throughout the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition, Mr. Kumara Siri de Silva, who holds the position of Sports Development Manager, fulfilled the role of team manager, ensuring smooth coordination and management of the team during the championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supporting the female athletes, Ms. Sureka Manchanayaka participated as the women\u2019s team weight officer, contributing to athlete welfare and performance management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The participation of Sri Lanka in the championship reflects the country\u2019s ongoing commitment to developing young sporting talent and gaining valuable international exposure. Events like these play a crucial role in enhancing athletes\u2019 experience, competitiveness, and confidence at the Asian level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">South Asian Youth Championship 2026-Final Results<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Sri Lanka team Silver \u2013 3<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bronze 11<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Team Events Results<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 19 boys team Silver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Akain (Captain)\/Hareen\/Mathila \/ Danuk<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 19 Girls team Silver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tamadi (Captain)\/Shamalsha\/Lesanya\/Sadinthi<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 Boys team Silver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sanon (Captain)\/Yenul\/Kenura\/ Onel<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 Girls team Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chanuki( Captain)\/Muthuli\/Hesanya\/sithma<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Singles Events results <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 B singles Sanon duljith\u00a0 &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 G singles Chanuki Akshana &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 G singles Muthuli Sahanya &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 19 B singles Akain Bojith\u00a0 &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 19 G singles Shamalsha Dewmi &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>\u00a0Doubles Events Results <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 19 B Doubles &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hareen \/ Akain<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 B Doubles &#8211; Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sanon\/ yenul<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 G Doubles- Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chanuki\/ Muthuli<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 19 mixed Doubles- Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Akain\/ Thamadi<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">U 15 mixed Doubles- Bronze<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sanon\/ chanuki<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Coaches- Chathura Dushan\u00a0 &amp;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">W.A.Budhdhasiri\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Manager\u00a0 &#8211; G.M.C..kumarasiri DE SILVA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lady chaperon- Sureka Manchanayaka<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0ff77638{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0ff77638{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0ff77638{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a06139dd0ff77638{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"gem-list lazy-loading gem-list-type-check-style-2 gem-list-color-5\" ><ul>\n<li>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adi pisicing elit<\/li>\n<li>Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua<\/li>\n<li>Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis exercitation ullamco laboris nisiut aliquip<\/li>\n<li>Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a06139dd11b1 {margin-top: 94px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a06139dd11b1\" class=\"gem-divider  divider-hidden\" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit ametcon sectetur adipisicing elit, sed doiusmod tempor incidilabore et dolore magna aliqua. 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