The India Cup 2026 Golf Tournament was successfully held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club on 23^rd January 2026, bringing together a distinguished and unprecedented field of local and overseas golfers for a day of competitive sport, camaraderie, and fellowship. This year’s tournament saw a record number of participants, including several high-profile personalities, underscoring the growing stature and international appeal of this prestigious annual event.

The tournament was followed by a networking reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka at India House on 25^th January 2026, providing a fitting and elegant conclusion to the celebrations.

At the awards ceremony, Ms. Chris Benjamin delivered an outstanding performance to be crowned the Overall Winner and also emerged as the Ladies’ Winner, marking a remarkable double achievement. In the Men’s category, Mr. John Head Rapson secured the Winner’s title, while Capt. Jayalath Perera finished as Runner-up. In the Ladies’ category, Ms. Deepani Gamage was declared Runner-up.

Special awards were presented to Mr. Sunil Jayakody for Nearest to the Pin on Hole 9, Mr. W. A. K. Fernando for the Longest Drive in the Men’s category on Hole 8, Ms. Darnie Rajapaksha for the Longest Drive in the Ladies’ category on Hole 8, and Mr. Suhayb Sangani for the Longest Drive in the Men’s category on Hole 15.

In his remarks, M. Raghuraman, the President of the Indo–Lanka Chamber of Commerce (ILCCI) affiliated to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the notable presence of overseas participants and the unprecedented level of participation witnessed this year, reflecting the tournament’s growing international appeal. He expressed optimism that the India Cup would continue to feature as a regular and much-anticipated annual fixture in golfers’ calendars, further strengthening sporting ties and people-to-people connections between India and Sri Lanka.

H.E. Santosh Jha the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, in his address, reminisced about tournaments held in the past and reflected on the enduring spirit of sportsmanship and friendship that the India Cup represents. He also spoke about the close and evolving relationship between India and Sri Lanka, noting that bilateral relations continue to strengthen across trade, investment, tourism, culture, and sport.

The event was generously supported by the same valued sponsors The Moose Clothing Company, Brandix Lanka Limited, Carsons Cumberbatch PLC, Indian Bank, Lanka IOC PLC, Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, MAC Holdings Pvt Ltd, Mackinnons Keells Limited, Morisons Ltd, PGP Glass PLC, South Asia Gateway Terminals, Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd and Tal Lanka Hotels PLC.

H.E. Santosh Jha, Officials from the Indian High Commission ILCCI Committee and Golfers at the Tee-off

Image Caption: Chris Benjamin being awarded the India Cup by H.E. Santosh Jha and President ILCCI M. Raghuraman.