Ramdhani cops double gold in Trophy Stall tournament

The usual suspects were, over the weekend, “out in their prime” to showcase their skills in the Trophy Stall Badminton tournament in hopes of clinching a number of prizes.
This two-day tournament is normally regarded as a great development stage for upcoming players. Over the weekend, games were competed in the Under-11, Under-15, Under-19 and Open categories.
The Boys’ Under-11 final was a three-set affair from which Leron Ramascindo emerged winner against Avinash Ramnarine 22-20, 20-22, 21-5. On the distaff side, Mishka Beharry defeated Gianna Ramnarine in two straight sets 21-9, 21-8.
The Under-15 Girls’ semi-finals saw two riveting contests, wherein Lesha Singh defeated Gabryel Fiedtkou 21-9, 21-5, and Elesa Sangster overpowered Tashanna McGarrell 21-10, 21-13 to make their way to the final. There, Lesha Singh defeated Elesa Sangster 21-14, 21-13 to take the Under-15 title. Third place in that category went to Gabryel Fiedtkou, who defeated Tashanna McGarrell 21-8, 21-14.
The Male Under-15 final saw Matthew Beharry getting the better of Vikash Mootoo 21-14, 21-19.
Semi-final action in the Male Under-19 category saw Tyrese Jeffrey overcome Matthew Beharry 21-8, 21-13, and Akili Haynes defeating Hemraj Beharry 21-7, 21-14 for the final two spots.
The female Under-19 category was equally entertaining, as Priyanna Ramdhani defeated Jayde DaSilva 21-4, 21-2 and Ashley Escarraga won against Stephine Sagar 21-18, 21-19.
The Under-19 category of this tournament was indeed intense, but Akili Haynes defeated Tyrese Jeffrey 21-19, 21-18 to take the crown. Female national player Priyanna Ramdhani took the female Under-19 crown with a routine win over Ashley Escarraga: 21-6, 21-4.
The Male third place spot went to Hemraj Beharry, who defeated Matthew Beharry 21-14, 21-13, while the female top trio was completed by Stephine Sajar, who defeated Jayde Da Silva 21-15, 17-21, 20-22.
The Open category was another thriller, with Jonathan Mangra defeating Avinash Odit 21-8, 21-14 for the number one male spot, whilst Priyanna Ramdhani returned to take another gold, this time over Priscilla Moore 21-8, 21-8.
Third place in the Men’s division went to Akili Haynes, who defeated Darrell Carpenay 22-20, 16-21, 16-21.
Meanwhile, Christina Kumar placed third in the Women’s division after she defeated Ayanna Watson 21-16, 16-21, 15-21.
Easa Sanichara was dominant in the Male consolation semifinal, defeating Jamal Samsudeen 22-20, 21-17. He then went on to take gold after a scintillating two sets in the final match against Hemraj Beharry: 30-28, 21-15.
At conclusion of the finals and presentation of prizes, the Guyana Badminton Association expressed their gratitude to Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, and GBA Executive Ayanna Watson of SOL, for providing and presenting gifts and Banks DIH products.