The Men recorded 3-1, 3-2 victories over Gauthamala and Jordan respectively, but went down 2-3 to Togo, which resulted in them falling to 63rd in rankings. The Women Paddlers received a walkover in their 1st match, and recorded 3-0, 3-2 wins against Mexico and Algeria respectively, to be ranked 61st in the World. Krishan Wickremaratne scored victories over Mavoungor Saheed 3-2 (8-11, 12-10, 11-4, 6-11, 11-4), New Zealand's Dela Pena Alfred 3-2 (4-11, 12-10, 11-6, 11-4) and Gutierrez Allen of Guatemala 3-0 (11-9, 11-4, 13-11). Piumila beat Ali Fathimath Dheem (Maldives) 3-2 (11-13, 11-13, 11-5, 11-5, 11-8), Outolla Ines (Morocco) 3-0 (12-10, 11-9, 11-3). Warnakulasuriya beat Mohamed Mueena (Maldives) 3-0 (11-7, 11-6 12-10) and Joutet Leila (Morocco) 3-0 (11-8, 11-6, 11-4).

Source: Sunday Times May 14, 2018 00:45 UTC