The 110th Colombo Tennis Championships gets underway on April 25 at the SLTA (Playing section) courts at Green path.
The ldest tennis tournament of the country has attracted a record number of participants which include the cream of Lankan tennis.
The Title sponsor of the tournament is the premier eye care provider Vision Care. In addition, this year it is also co-sponsored by Thambapanni Leisure.
Events ranging from juniors (Boys/Girls under 12 to 18), Men’s, Women’s and Veterans (for over 35, 45, 55 and 65) are being held, giving every segment of the tennis playing community an opportunity to participate.
Managing Director of Vision Care Janaka Fonseka said: “We are very happy to be involved with this prestigious tournament for the over a decade. We believe sports is vital for the health of the nation and are strongly committed to supporting the Colombo Championships. The objective of the tournament is in line with our corporate objectives and as such we want to be part of this wonderful event.”
Sria Munasinghe President of the SLTA Playing Section said: “I would like to place on record my utmost appreciation of all the sponsors specially Vision Care for unstinted support during the last ten years and the Managing Director of Thambapanni Leisure Prashanth Dissanayake and others who wish to remain anonymous.” (AO)
