Eight shuttlers for Malaysia

Dilanka MANNAKKARA

Eight shuttlers including women's champion Achini Ratnasiri,girl's under 19 champion Lekha Shehani and promising young star Dilshan Kariyawasam left for Malaysia to participate at the 13th Badminton Asia Youth under 19 championships which would be held from March 21 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur.

Prior to the tournament the team will also undergo a special two week intensive training course which has been arranged by the Badminton Asia Confederation.

Dilshan Kariyawasam, Achini Ratnasiri and Upuli Samanthika who have also been selected for the prestigious Asian Development team will receive a full scholarship covering training expenses and the total cost for the tournament including food, accommodation and air fare.

The boys team includes Dilshan Kariyawasam and Rakitha Perera from Ananda College, Omal Dharmawardena from St.Thomas College and Chiranthaka Minimuthu from Alethea International.

The girls team comprises of Achini Ratnasiri and Oshadie Kuruppu from Visakha Vidyalaya, Upuli Samanthika from Sirimavo Bandaranaike Balika Vidyalaya and Lekha Shehani from Our Lady of Victories.

W.G. Ariyadasa will act as the manager for the team while Randesh Aponsu will act as the coach. Kanchana de Silva will be the Lady Chaperone for the tour.