With Ceylon Open 2026 and SLAM25 serving as its flagship event properties, Padel Chief is building the infrastructure, tournament standards, player rating systems, and national pathways needed to support the growth of Padel and Pickleball in Sri Lanka.
Padel Chief, a Sri Lankan-built digital infrastructure platform for competitive premium racket sports, is strengthening its role as a key force behind the organised development of Padel and Pickleball in the country.
As premium racket sports gain growing popularity among professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, sports enthusiasts, families, and lifestyle-focused communities, Padel Chief is working to introduce greater structure, transparency, and consistency to how these sports are played, managed, and experienced.
The platform has been designed to support the wider competitive ecosystem, including players, clubs, tournament organisers, sponsors, and spectators. Its capabilities include tournament management, player ratings, public draws, match tracking, result submissions, live event coverage, and digitally enabled competition formats. Together, these features are helping position emerging premium racket sports as professionally managed communities with clear opportunities for sustainable long-term growth.
At the centre of this development are Padel Chief’s two flagship event properties, Ceylon Open 2026 and SLAM25. While Ceylon Open 2026 is structured as a major championship-style tournament culminating in a large-scale Grand Finale, SLAM25 follows a fast-paced and frequent competition format, providing players with regular opportunities to compete, improve their skills, and build their ratings.
Ceylon Open 2026, the Padel Chief Doubles Championship, has developed into one of Sri Lanka’s leading Padel events. This year’s tournament has attracted many of the country’s top Padel players, further strengthening its credibility, visibility, and relevance within Sri Lanka’s growing sports community.
The 2026 edition is poised to become a landmark event for Padel in Sri Lanka, having evolved into one of the country’s largest tournaments in the sport. Strong player participation, active promotion by leading figures in the Padel community, and rising interest from the wider public highlight the increasing scale and ambition of competitive Padel in Sri Lanka.
New Leadership Assumes Office at Lions Multiple District 306, Sri Lanka
A new Lionistic year has commenced for Lions International Multiple District 306, Sri Lanka, ushering in renewed vision, stronger commitment, and a dynamic leadership team poised to guide the movement through 2026/2027. As one of the country’s most respected service organisations, Lions Multiple District 306 continues its longstanding mission of empowering communities, supporting humanitarian causes, and creating meaningful change through dedicated volunteer service.
Leading this new chapter is Lion Rajitha Rodrigo PMJF PMAF, who has assumed office as Multiple Council Chairperson for 2026/2027. His appointment marks an important milestone for Lions in Sri Lanka, bringing a leadership approach shaped by experience, professionalism, collaboration, and a strong commitment to service.
Under his leadership, the Multiple District is expected to advance with renewed momentum, with a focus on impactful service projects, membership development, youth engagement, leadership development, and stronger community outreach.
Lions Multiple District 306 continues to benefit from the guidance and advisory support of a distinguished panel of senior Lion leaders, including International President 2007/2008 Lion Mahendra Amarasuriya PMJF PMAF, LCIF Trustee and Past International Director Lion Mahesh Pasqual PMJF PMAF, Past International Director Lion Sunil Watwala PMJF PMAF, and Past International Board Appointee Lion Sarath De Fonseka PMJF PMAF.
Their extensive experience, visionary leadership, and continued commitment to Lionism provide valuable direction in strengthening service, leadership, and humanitarian impact across the Multiple District.
The start of the new Lionistic year represents both continuity and transformation. Lions International has long been recognised for its commitment to serving humanity, while the Sri Lankan Lions movement has played an important role in addressing community needs across areas including health, environmental protection, education, hunger relief, disaster response, and social development.
The new leadership team is expected to build on these longstanding efforts while introducing fresh initiatives and ideas to expand the reach, impact, and relevance of Lionism across Sri Lanka.
Padel Leader Drives Sri Lanka’s Competitive Future in Premium Racket Sports
