Priyanna Ramdhani has reached the semi-finals in three categories at the Suriname International Badminton Tournament 2024, demonstrating her prowess in Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Women’s Doubles. Akili Haynes also performed well, while other Guyanese players faced challenges in their matches. The event highlights the emerging talent within the Guyanese badminton community.
Priyanna Ramdhani, esteemed as Guyana’s leading female badminton player, is on the verge of competing in the finals across three categories at the Suriname International Badminton Tournament 2024. Held at the Ring Sports Centre, Ramdhani has excelled in the Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles with partner Akili Haynes, and Women’s Doubles partnering with Chequeda De Boulet from Trinidad. Notably, she triumphed decisively in the Women’s Singles against Trinidad’s Amara Urquhart, with scores of 21-9 and 21-14. Meanwhile, Akili Haynes showcased his skills in the Men’s Singles, overcoming Al-Hassan Somedjo of Suriname with a score of 21-19, 21-15, but was subsequently defeated in the Round-of-16 by Peru’s Adrian Viale. Among other participants from Guyana, Nkosi Beaton, Frank Waddell, and Joanathan Debidin faced challenges in their senior tournament debuts, failing to progress past the qualifying rounds in Men’s Singles. In the Men’s Doubles category, Akili Haynes and Nkosi Beaton lost to the strong Surinamese duo of Diego Dos Ramos and Al-Hassan Somedjo, while Frank Waddell and Joanathan Debidin were defeated by Daniel and Terrence Li.
The Suriname International Badminton Tournament 2024 serves as a pivotal platform for players from Guyana, particularly as Priyanna Ramdhani seeks to assert her dominance in the sport. This event not only highlights regional badminton talent but also provides valuable international experience for emerging athletes. Competing in multiple categories, Ramdhani’s performance epitomizes both skill and determination, representing significant potential for Guyanese badminton on the international stage.
In conclusion, Priyanna Ramdhani’s advancement to the semi-finals in three categories signifies her prominence in badminton and underscores her potential for further success. As she prepares for upcoming matches, the support from her fellow competitors in Guyana is crucial, even as they face challenges in their respective categories. The ongoing tournament showcases the growing competitive spirit in Guyanese badminton and the aspirations of its athletes.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
