Promising paddler

Leslie Fernando

The promising paddler Lithmini Mahanama of Wesley College the only 'pen holder' grip schoolboy player proved his class winning three titles at the 30th Novices Friendship Table Tennis Championships held at the S. Thomas' College indoor stadium, Mt. Lavinia.

Lithmini is an emerging star among the younger table tennis players knocking at the door for contention in the major tournaments to be played in junior level. This was evidently proved when he won the boys singles under-8, under-10 and under-12 titles.

The 8 year old Lithmini the grade three student at Wesley College achievement at this tournament was a great one as he was participating for the first time and to clinch three titles.

Master Lithmini Mahanama is being coached by former 'star' national player Jothipala Samaraweera who was also a 'pen holder' player who fared prominently in international championships.