Priyanna Ramdhani, Guyana’s leading female badminton player, has reached the semi-finals in three categories at the Suriname International Badminton Tournament 2024. She won her Women’s Singles match decisively and is competing in Mixed and Women’s Doubles. Meanwhile, some of her teammates faced challenges in the tournament.
Priyanna Ramdhani, recognized as Guyana’s premier female badminton athlete, is on the verge of securing her place in the finals of three different divisions at the Suriname International Badminton Tournament 2024. Taking place at the Ring Sports Centre, Ramdhani has advanced to the semi-finals in Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, representing her country alongside partners Akili Haynes and Chequeda De Boulet from Trinidad. In the Women’s Singles category, Ramdhani showcased her exceptional skills by triumphing over Trinidad’s Amara Urquhart with scores of 21-9 and 21-14, thereby confirming her advancement into the semi-finals. In Mixed Doubles, she partners with Akili Haynes, who also demonstrated commendable performance in the Men’s Singles by defeating Suriname’s Al-Hassan Somedjo (21-19, 21-15) before succumbing to Peru’s Adrian Viale in the Round-of-16. The tournament has posed challenges for other players representing Guyana in their first senior international event. Nkosi Beaton, Frank Waddell, and Joanathan Debidin encountered difficulties, being unable to progress past the qualifying rounds in Men’s Singles. Additionally, in Men’s Doubles, the duo of Akili Haynes and Nkosi Beaton faced formidable opponents in the form of Suriname’s second-seeded pair, Diego Dos Ramos and Al-Hassan Somedjo, resulting in a loss (21-16, 21-13). Further, Waddell and Debidin fell short against Daniel and Terrence Li (21-12, 21-17).
The Suriname International Badminton Tournament is a significant event for badminton athletes in the region, providing an opportunity for players to compete at a higher level and gain valuable experience. For Guyana’s athletic community, this tournament serves as a platform to showcase emerging talents, particularly among its female athletes, who have historically made strides in this sport. Priyanna Ramdhani’s participation in multiple semi-finals highlights the growing prominence of badminton within Guyana and the dedication of its athletes.
In summary, Priyanna Ramdhani has emerged as a formidable contender at the Suriname International Badminton Tournament 2024, successfully reaching the semi-finals in three categories. Her achievements, alongside the commendable efforts of her teammates, underscore the potential of Guyana’s badminton players on the international stage, drawing attention to the need for continued support and development in this sport.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
