Wheelchair tennis champion for Korea and Italy

Sri Lanka's outstanding performer in wheelchair tennis with an ITF Ranking of 220 leaves for Korea to complete in the Korean Open from 21st to 24th May in Busan, Korea.

He will also play Daejo open in Korea. He will then leave for Italy to participate in the Alabrella Open and thereafter take part in the Invacare World Cup in Cremona, Italy.

We are hopeful that his achievement in these tournaments would enhance his present ranking. This Paulson of the USA has donated sum of US $ 5000 towards expenses involved for these tours. Jagath Welikala wheelchair tennis coach SLTA and Ranil Harshana, conditioning coach will accompany Rajakaruna on the tour.

Wheelchair tennis was introduced in 1976 and Sri Lanka began wheelchair tennis in 2003 with a view to enhance the quality of life of those who has scarified so much to ensure the territorial integrity of this country. At present SLTA maintains a national pool that consists 300 players. Out this number 30 players have been identified for specialized training.

SLTA was established in 1919 and is about the oldest club in Asia. The SLTA has reputed itself as a welcome location for Local and International tournaments. From 20th to 23rd June Sri Lanka will host the first ever wheelchair tennis ranking tournament in Sri Lanka.