Dates:- 17th and 18th of October 2026
Organized by:- University of Vavuniya Table Tennis Team
1. Introduction
The UVTT Open Championship 2026 took place on 17th and 18th October 2026. The tournament gave players an opportunity to show their table tennis skills and compete in different categories.
A total of 61 players competed over the two days.
2. Opening Ceremony
The tournament commenced at 8.00 a.m. on 17th October 2026 in the presence of the Sports Chairman Mr. Vinoharan, members of the Sports Council, and representatives of the Leo Club. The matches officially began at 9.00 a.m.
3. Competition Categories
The tournament was conducted under three main competition categories:
- Singles: Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles
- Doubles: Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles
- Mixed Doubles
The singles category was further divided into two levels:
- Novices: For beginner-level players.
- Intermediate: For players with a higher level of playing experience and ranking.
All matches in every category were conducted using the knockout system.
4. Number of Matches Conducted
The following table summarizes the number of matches conducted in each category during the tournament.
| Competition Category | Number of Matches |
| Novices Men’s Singles | 19 |
| Intermediate Men’s Singles | 24 |
| Novices Women’s Singles | 24 |
| Intermediate Women’s Singles | 16 |
| Men’s Doubles | 13 |
| Women’s Doubles | 9 |
| Mixed Doubles | 16 |
| Total | 121 |
A total of 121 matches were conducted across all seven competition categories.
Tournament Results
4.1 Novices Men’s Singles
- 1st Place: P. Patheeshan
- 2nd Place: Thinal Jenuja
- 3rd Place: S. Varun Sarma
4.2 Intermediate Men’s Singles
- 1st Place: Samidda Hemachandra
- 2nd Place: E. A. S. H. Edirisinghe
- 3rd Place: R. M. H. P. Wimalasena
4.3 Novices Women’s Singles
- 1st Place: M. G. F. Fathima
- 2nd Place: S. Nipuni Sandamali Kulathilaka
- 3rd Place: R. Amisha
4.4 Intermediate Women’s Singles
- 1st Place: Vihanga Dissanayake
- 2nd Place: A. Vihara Dewmini
- 3rd Place: M. G. F. Fathima
4.5 Men’s Doubles
- 1st Place: Ravija Hettiarachchi and E. A. S. H. Edirisinghe
- 2nd Place: Samidda Hemachandra and M. Dussanthan
- 3rd Place: A. K. K. M. Kumara and W. M. D. U. Wijesinghe
4.6 Women’s Doubles
- 1st Place: J. Ananthitha and R. D. M. Thisuri Somarathna
- 2nd Place: Vihanga Dissanayake and A. Vihara Dewmini
- 3rd Place: J. A. D. C. Jayasooriya and K. N. D. Kathriarachchi
4.7 Mixed Doubles
- 1st Place: J. Ananthitha and Samidda Hemachandra
- 2nd Place: A. Vihara Dewmini and Ravija Hettiarachchi
- 3rd Place: Vihanga Dissanayake and Chamindu Jayanga
5. Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation
The closing ceremony was held on 18th October 2026 with the participation of distinguished guests, including:
- Chief Guest: Senior Professor A. Athputharajah, Vice-Chancellor, University of Vavuniya
- Mr. V. Vinoharan: Sports Chairman
- Mr. Moulis: Lecturer
- Mr. S. Suman: Marshal
- Mr. Mohamed Amjad: Sports President
- Vidura Sangeeth: Leo Club Vice President
During the closing ceremony, medals and certificates were awarded to the winners in recognition of their achievements. Certificates were also presented to all participating players in appreciation of their participation and contribution to the tournament.
