Nishantha, Yashika win Carrom Federation Cup titles
Anuradha Abeysekera
The tug-o-war between two elite slicers, Nishantha Fernando and
Chamil Cooray which entertained local carrom fans in recent tournaments
ended in favour of Nishantha in the 25th Federation Cup carrom singles
final as he clinched the title by beating this year's President's Cup
champion Chamil Corray comfortably 13/25, 25/8, 25/14.
The five-day tournament concluded at the Maharagama Sri Lanka Carrom
Federation (SLCF) office recently.
Two times National Champion Yasika Rahubddha who made a surprise
comeback walked a way with the 25th Federation Cup women's singles title
by beating number two player Madushika Kanchanamala in the final 25/14,
12/25, 25/15. Yashika has shown an impressive progress in recent times
and emerged runner-up in the 13th President's Cup Championship losing
against number one ranker Joseph Roshita.
Yashika, in her quest for the Federation Cup title has defeated ace
players Chalani Lakmali and National Champion Joseph Roshita in early
meetings to reach the final.
This was the major title Yashika has won in two years and her return
to the form will be a good omen for the forthcoming sixth World Carrom
Championship which is scheduled to be commenced on October 31 in Sri
Lanka.
Nishantha stormed the local carrom scene creating a major upset in
the 44th National Carrom Championship by beating defending Champion
Chamil Cooray in the final to bag the National title in March and again
proved his excellence against Chamil in the quest for the Grand Slam
title two months later.
But Chamil trounced Nishantha in the 13th President's Cup final in
straight sets last August.
Meanwhile the Federation Cup men's doubles event was won by Nishantha
Fernando and B. Wickramasinghe beating M. Sherifdeen with MTM Hilmy in
the final 25/10, 25/13. Joseph Roshita and Joseph Dilka bagged the
women's doubles crown by taming Maduka Dilshani with Rebacca Dalrene in
the final 25/23, 25/08. Kaviranga Perera beat AD Vijitha in the
Veteran's final 25/06, 25/07 while Nishantha with Yasika won the Mixed
doubles shield defeating Chamil Cooray and Madushika Kanchanamala 16/25,
25/15, 25/08 in the final.
Final results: -
[Men’s Singles]
Champion – Nishantha Fernando, Runner-up - Chamil Cooray, Third place
- Dimal Senaratne
[Women's singles]
Champion – Yasika Rahubddha, Runner-up - Madushika Kanchanamala,
Third place - Madushika Kanchanamala
[Men’s doubles]
Champions - Nishantha Fernando and B. Wickramasinghe, Runner-ups - M.
Sherifdeen with MTM Hilmy
[Women’s doubles]
Champions - Joseph Roshita and Joseph Dilka, Runner-ups - Maduka
Dilshani with Rebacca Dalrene
[Mixed doubles]
Champions - Nishantha Fernando and Yasika Rahubaddha, Runner-ups -
Chamil Cooray with Madushika Kanchanamala
[Veteran’s Singles]
Champion - Kaviranga Perera, Runner-up - AD Vijitha
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