BWF upgrades Lakpriya as semi-professional umpire

International experienced Badminton umpire Lakpriya Edirisinghe has been elevated to the status of a semi-professional umpire for the 2024-2026 cycle by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

This is a significant milestone not only serves as a testament to Edirisinghe’s unwavering commitment but also s a spotlight on the growing influence of Sri Lanka in the global badminton arena.

Lakpriya Edirisinghe a product of Asoka MV Colombo 10 has a passion for this sport from his childhood while he was one time National pool shuttler later became a Badminton official as a BWF qualified umpire.

He has long journey as an umpire officiating in many tournaments South Asian, Asian, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, Youth Olympics. He has officiated more then 100 International tournaments and he got a rare chance to officiate in last Paralympics Games.

One of the recent standout moments in Edirisinghe’s career was his officiating role at the USA-hosted World Junior Championships in 2023, where he showcased his expertise and professionalism on the international stage.

Prior to this, he had already left an indelible mark by officiating at prestigious tournaments such as the Ireland Para International 2022, Malaysia Open 2022, the India Open Badminton Championship in New Delhi, and the ElPozo BWF World Senior Championships 2021 held in Spain.

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