GUMDAC Badminton Tournament set for May 14; new U-23 category to be included

The 2026 edition of the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA)’s annual GUMDAC Badminton Tournament is set to serve off at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, from May 14 to 17, this time with a twist.
Emily Ramdhani, President of the GBA, told this publication that the tournament, usually held in the doubles format, will now include a U-23 category. This, she noted, is in an attempt to create an additional developmental pathway for emerging badminton players.

The tournament will now feature men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and under-23 singles for both male and female participants. The event will see matches running from 17:00h to 22:00h on the opening day.
Play will continue on May 15 from 17:00h to 20:00h, before shifting to afternoon sessions on May 16 and 17, with matches scheduled from 13:00h to 18:00h on both days.
The tournament carries an entry fee of $3000, with organisers confirming that the deadline for entries is Friday, May 1, 2026.
While last year’s competition attracted 47 players across all categories, the inclusion of the U-23 singles is expected to see an increase in participation.