Ranithma Liyanage beaten by Singapore player in second round of Bendigo International

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Ranithma Liyanage

In a stunning display of skill and prowess, Sri Lanka’s rising badminton star Ranithma Liyanage emerged victorious in the women’s singles round of 32 at the prestigious 2023 Bendigo International, on Wednesday.

The event, boasting a generous prize pool of $15,000 and categorised as an International Challenge event, has attracted top talent from across the globe.

Liyanage showcased her exceptional talent by defeating Australia’s Ira Sameer Acharya with an impressive score of 21-7, 21-4. In the round of 16, she was beaten by Singapore’s Yue Yann Jaslyn Hooi with the score of 21-14 and 22-20.

The 2023 Bendigo International is taking place at the Red Energy Arena in Bendigo West, Victoria, Australia. The tournament is organised by Badminton Australia in collaboration with the Bendigo-Eaglehawk Badminton Association and has received official sanctions from Badminton Oceania and the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Notably, this competition is a pivotal event in the badminton calendar, with participants from around the world vying for the opportunity to accumulate valuable points in the qualification race for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. As one of the critical tournaments in the qualification series for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the stakes are exceptionally high.

Simultaneously, another Sri Lankan talent, Aashinsa Herath, embarked on his journey in the 8th edition of the Egypt International Championship which commenced yesterday at the grand Cairo International Stadium. With a strong and competitive field of players, this tournament is set to be an exciting battleground where competitors will strive to secure their place in the qualification process for the Paris Olympics.