Sri Lanka shuttlers depart for Badminton Asia Training Camp in Malaysia

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A five-member contingent is taking part in the 2023 Asia Olympic Project (AOP) Training Camp, scheduled to be held from October 18-28 in Malaysia.

The shuttlers taking part in the AOP Training Camp, organised by Badminton Asia, are: Lochana De Silva, Thilina Ravishka Rajakaruna, Rashmi Bhagya Mudalige and Varangana Himsarani Jayawardana, while Yukthi Rangana Perera has been designated as the official overseeing the Sri Lanka team at the event.

The program will provide a valuable opportunity for some of Asia’s most promising badminton talents to hone their skills and prepare for future international competitions, including the Olympics. These talented athletes have been selected to represent their countries and are expected to benefit from world-class coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and the opportunity to train alongside some of the best players in the continent in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a renowned hub for badminton in Asia.

With high hopes for the future of Asian badminton, the AOP Training Camp promises to be a stepping stone for these players on their journey to compete at the highest level of the sport. The camp will serve as a crucial platform for nurturing and developing the next generation of badminton stars.