Priyanna Ramdhani is on the brink of competing in the finals of three categories at Suriname International Badminton tournament 2024, having reached the semi-finals in Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Women’s Doubles. Akili Haynes also performed strongly, while other Team Guyana players faced challenges in their matches.
Priyanna Ramdhani, Guyana’s premier female badminton player, is on the verge of reaching the finals in three different disciplines at the ongoing Suriname International Badminton tournament 2024, taking place at the Ring Sports Centre. Alongside her partner Akili Haynes in the Mixed Doubles, Ramdhani is spearheading Guyana’s competitive efforts at this prestigious event. Ramdhani has successfully progressed to the semi-finals in Women’s Singles, Mixed Doubles with Haynes, and Women’s Doubles alongside Trinidadian player Chequeda De Boulet. Notably, in the Women’s Singles, she achieved a convincing win over Amara Urquhart of Trinidad, with scores of 21-9 and 21-14. In Men’s Singles, Akili Haynes showcased commendable skill by defeating Al-Hassan Somedjo from Suriname (21-19, 21-15) to advance to the Round-of-16, where he ultimately lost to Peru’s Adrian Viale. Meanwhile, Guyana’s contingent including Nkosi Beaton, Frank Waddell, and Jonathan Debidin faced challenges, failing to proceed beyond the qualifying rounds of the Men’s Singles. In the Men’s Doubles section, Haynes and Beaton confronted strong adversaries, succumbing to Suriname’s second-seeded team, Diego Dos Ramos and Somedjo (21-16, 21-13). Additionally, Waddell and Debidin were defeated by Daniel and Terrence Li with scores of 21-12 and 21-17, marking a difficult debut for these athletes in international senior competition.
The Suriname International Badminton tournament is a prominent event in the badminton calendar, attracting a diverse array of participants from different nations, thereby providing a platform for athletes to showcase their skills. Competitors have the opportunity to gain invaluable international experience while enhancing their rankings. The performances in this tournament are particularly significant for national players like Priyanna Ramdhani, who aims to elevate their status within the international badminton arena and provide inspiration to up-and-coming athletes from their countries.
In summary, Priyanna Ramdhani’s remarkable performance at the Suriname International Badminton tournament 2024 positions her at the forefront, as she advances to the semi-finals in multiple categories. The results underscore her prowess in the sport while highlighting the challenges encountered by her fellow teammates in their international debut. Moving forward, Ramdhani’s trajectory will be keenly observed as she aspires to clinch titles for Guyana.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
