Over the last few years, the development of Badminton throughout the island has gone on pace under the current administration led by Sri Lanka Badminton President, Rohan De Silva.

Coaching, technical, regional development and competitions have all been very active components with multiple programmes conducted in pre-determined schedules each year. 

The Ceylon Masters group affiliated to the SLB has also run robust tournaments, notably the Asian Masters meet held recently with great success, which drew the participation of many countries. 

To top it all, young Viren Nettasinghe represented Sri Lanka at the last Olympics in Paris, keeping our flag flying in the realm of indoor sports.   

A major development envisaged by SLB is the transition from a provincial structure to a District structure that it is believed will greatly increase the Badminton fraternity in the country. 

That great stride was taken, when the Colombo District Badminton Association (CDBA) was formed in December 2023. 

At the helm of CDBA is a veteran sports administrator Gamini Jayasuriya, representing the SSC, who has taken the leadership in its inaugural year to promote Badminton in the capital of Colombo!

In such a dynamic milieu, it is the SLB competitions that take center stage with back to back Provincial Tournaments each month. 

All these tournaments are run to a high standard, assisted & supervised by the SLB Competitions Committee. 

These are of course the cream of Sri Lanka Badminton. But what of all other Badminton lovers who play the game day after day, but do not quite relish the opportunity to play in tournaments. 

Thus, the 1st Inter-Club Badminton Championships, it is hoped will fill that need. It is also designed to develop the club structure and academies, which is where Badminton flourishes and brings whole families together in the enjoyment of this popular sport.

Entries are now being called and the tournament will take place at the MBA courts in Malalasekera Mawatha, Colombo 7, on the 29, 30, 31 August with the finale on 01 September. 

The events include U15 for the juniors, the Over-15 for the mainstream and the Over-40 & 60 senior groups, for the veterans who form the backbone of any sport. 

It is very much an expectation that these seniors will become members of CDBA and help grow Badminton into a powerhouse in Colombo.  

Top ranked players are deliberately kept out, to offer an opportunity for those who play every day in Badminton courts that dot the city, to come together and make this their own tournament! Not just the champions, but for all those who can enjoy this sport.

SLB President Rohan as well as CDBA President Gamini are tipped to lead Club Teams which will draw boys & girls, men and women, young and old to the 1st Inter-Club Tournament organized by CDBA. 

As is seen often, the McLarens Group will support the event along with other sponsors who actively foster the sport. 

Veteran Administrator Ruwan Fernando is at the helm of the Tournament supported by seasoned Badminton honchos, Adrian De Lima, Lakshmi Punchihewa and Chinthaka Fernando.