The stage is set for exciting action as the SSC Western Province Open Badminton Championship commences at the SSC Indoor Badminton Courts and the Mercantile Badminton Courts in Colombo from October 7-15
The tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Badminton in collaboration with the SSC and the Western Province Badminton Association (WPBA), will feature a comprehensive line up of events, catering to players of all ages. Competitions will be held across four distinct categories as Open, Senior, Junior and Junior Under 11, 13, 15,17 and 19 boys and girls Singles and Doubles events.
In the Senior category, competitions will be held in the men’s and women’s Singles and Doubles as well as Mixed Doubles for various age groups, including over 30, 35, 40, 45,50, 55,60, 65 and 70.
The Open category also promises thrilling matchups in the men’s and women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The losers of the Women’s and Men’s Open Singles semi-finals will have the opportunity to compete for the Plate trophies, ensuring an extra layer of excitement according to the organisers.
The champions, runners-up and semi-finalists will receive coveted certificates and trophies as a testament to their skills, while the title winners will be rewarded with substantial prize money to the value of one million rupees according to the organisers.