Entries open for Badminton National Championships 2020

Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) has called for entries to conduct the Badminton Nationals in February. Sri Lanka Badminton announced the decision to the conduct the 2020 event in a press release, stating that entries will open on January 11.

The 2020 Nationals will be played from February 10 to 14 at the SLB and Mercantile Badminton Association courts. Citing the success of the recently held Lanka Shuttle Challenge 2020, the SLB announced its ability to conduct the event without any trouble.

“The event normally draws in excess of 1000 participants but this year’s event will be restricted to competitors over 15 years of age who will be accommodated in the open category. SLB will treat this as a closed-door event and strict accreditation will be enforced to limit numbers within the court premises.”

“Otherwise the event will not lack for glamour and interest, as Sri Lanka’s top players and a string of die-hard badminton enthusiasts will be vying to take the challenge and compete for honors. The reigning men’s champion, Niluka Karunaratne will take time off from his Olympic qualifying campaign to defend his crown while Dilmi Dias will seek to retain her hard-won title returning to the game after a lay-off to focus on her studies.”

Entries will close on January 29 at the SLB Office at Maitland Place, Colombo 7. The Draw is scheduled for February 6 while the event will take off on February 10 with an opening ceremony which will see some of the Champions of yesteryear in attendance.

Li Ning and the McLarens Group are the primary sponsors.