Ranithma triumphs at YONEX Bendigo International Tourney

Sri Lanka’s women’s number one ranking badminton player, Ranithma Liyanage, notched up a remarkable victory in the women’s singles round of 32 at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023. The tournament, currently underway from October 11 to 15, is taking place at Melbourne’s Red Energy Arena and is jointly organized by Badminton Australia and the Bendigo-Eagle

Hawk Badminton Association. Offering a substantial prize money of US$15,000, this event is categorized as an International Challenge, attracting top talent from across the globe.

Liyanage, a student of Christ Church Girls School in Baddegama, showcased her remarkable skills by defeating Australia’s Ira Sameer Acharya with an impressive score of 21-7, 21-4, securing her spot in the Round of 16. This competition carries significant weight in the badminton world, as players from various countries vie for essential qualification points for

the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It’s one of the pivotal tournaments in the qualification series for the 2024 Paris Olympics, presenting formidable challenges for participants.

Meanwhile, another promising Sri Lankan talent, Aashinsa Herath, has embarked on his journey in the 8th edition of the Egypt International Championship. The competition, which began on October 12 and runs until October 15, is taking place at the Cairo International Stadium in

Egypt. With a strong and competitive field of players, this tournament offers prize money of USD 10,000 and promises to be a thrilling battleground as competitors seek to secure their place in the Paris Olympics qualification process.

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