Priyanna Ramdhani shines at Suriname Badminton tournament
The Guyana team that competed in the Suriname International Badminton tournament over the past weekend will return with four medals, three of which have been won by national champion Priyanna Ramdhani.
When paired with Trinidad and Tobago’s Chequeda DeBoulet, Ramdhani bagged a silver in the women’s doubles event. In the women’s singles event, she settled for bronze after competing against a tough opponent in the semifinals; and an injury concern forced Ramdhani and Akili Haynes to settle for bronze in the mixed doubles category.
Guyana’s Badminton team following the conclusion of the Suriname International tournament
In the women’s doubles event, the Guyanese/ Trinidadian duo advanced to the final after an impressive semifinal victory over Suriname’s Crystal Leefmans and Chan Yang in straight sets: 21-8, 21-17, showcasing their dominance on the court.
However, in the final, the duo came up against Peru’s Ines Lucia Castillo and Namie Miyahira; and although they put up a fight, the Peruvians won the contest in two straight sets: 21-16, 21-12.
Priyanna Ramdhani and Akili Haynes posing with the Golden Arrowhead and their bronze medals
In the women’s singles semifinal, Ramdhani came up against Peru’s Castillo again, and missed out, losing 21-6, 21-9.
In the mixed doubles event, the pair of Ramdhani and Akili Haynes were forced to retire from their match because Haynes was struggling with a recurring ankle injury which he had sustained during practice. As is the case in most racquet sports, once a player has made it to the semifinal stage, a medal is guaranteed. This Guyanese Badminton pair were already guaranteed a bronze medal.
The Suriname International Badminton tournament featured athletes from 12 countries around the world.
