The Maxxis Ceylon Open 2026 successfully wrapped up its Grand Finale Weekend on August 22 and 23 at Padel House, CR & FC, marking the conclusion of one of Sri Lanka’s premier padel doubles tournaments.
This event was organized by Padel Chief, a digital platform developed in Sri Lanka focused on competitive racket sports, with Maxxis Sri Lanka serving as the title sponsor. The tournament featured three divisions—Pro, Intermediate, and Beginner—and included nine categories across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. Over the span of two months, matches were held on a flexible schedule, culminating in the semi-finals and finals during the two-day finale.
With a total prize pool of LKR 330,000, the championship offered one of the largest cash prizes seen in Sri Lankan padel tournaments. Additionally, it introduced the country’s first public padel draw, organized by W15 and sponsored by W15 Collection, with Anujon Yogendran and Anjana De Silva overseeing the proceedings.
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Throughout the weekend, nine championship titles were awarded. In the Men’s Pro category, Rajeev Rajapakse and Sankha Athukorale emerged victorious, while Bianca Acquistapace and Dinali De Silva won in the Women’s Pro division. In Mixed Pro, Athukorale and Acquistapace teamed up for the win. Chinthake Dissanayake and Dominik Simonsen claimed the Men’s Intermediate title, with Annika Fernando and Sachini Iddamalgoda winning Women’s Intermediate. Dissanayake partnered with Shayanika Fernando for the Mixed Intermediate title. In the Beginner division, Roland and Yasir Issadeen took home the Men’s title, Kala Perry and Shana Dandeniya captured the Women’s title, and Igor Diuburg alongside Alika Malonoh triumphed in Mixed.
Notably, Athukorale and Acquistapace were the standout players of the event, each securing two titles in the Pro categories.
Plate titles were awarded to several teams, including Angus Hopkinson and Arvindh Fernando, Niroshan and Nilushi Fernando, Sulaiman Siraj and Yasir Issadeen, Ayendree Seneviratne and Sasala Dissanayake, Ruvin Kularatne and Sujani Bogollagama, Gavindu Widanaarachchi and Randula Hettige, Hasanji Ellawela and Nayanthara de Silva, as well as Rukshan De Silva and Aditi Amalean.
Nisal Sudila, Chief Operating Officer of Padel Chief, stated, “The Maxxis Ceylon Open 2026 showcases the potential of this platform when players, clubs, and partners unite within a structured competitive environment. Every match contributed to an official rating, and the standout players during the Grand Finale Weekend earned their achievements through two months of intense competition. This reflects the future of the sport.”
Looking ahead, Padel Chief is preparing for the Grand SLAM25 Championship Finale on September 12 and 13, followed by an exclusive Padel Chief Awards Night on September 18.
Players are encouraged to create profiles, monitor their ratings, and register for upcoming tournaments via the Padel Chief mobile application or website. The platform not only facilitates player access but also provides the necessary digital infrastructure for managing competitions, recording results, and delivering live event experiences, thus contributing to the professional development and sustainable growth of padel and other premium racket sports in Sri Lanka.
