Ramdhani, Haynes advance to finals as GBA National Tournament heats up

– strong performances highlight emerging talent and competitive spirit across junior & senior divisions

Competitors across the junior and senior categories battled fiercely in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the Guyana Badminton Association’s (GBA) National Tournament at the Guyana National Gymnasium thus producing thrilling matches and standout performances.

In the Women’s Singles semifinal, Priyanna Ramdhani bested Ashley Khalil 21-12, 21-7 to secure a spot in the Women’s Finals, where she will meet Mishka Beharry who bested Leshaunte Berkley 21-14, 21-10.
On the men’s side, Akili Haynes defeated Frank Waddell 21-3, 16-21, 21-16 to advance to the Men’s Finals, where he will face Tyrese Jeffrey who defeated Nkosi Beaton 21-17, 21-15.

The junior divisions highlighted a promising generation of rising talent, with players demonstrating remarkable skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
Speaking on the event’s success, a representative of the GBA expressed gratitude to all participants, officials, coaches, and supporters for their unwavering commitment, noting that their collective efforts continue to strengthen the development of badminton across Guyana.

Full results and photos will be published on the GBA’s official social media pages.