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November 22, 2024

The Tournament Committee Secretary of Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) acknowledged the crucial role of the sponsors for the expected success of the 72nd National Badminton Championship 2024, which is set to get underway at three prominent venues in Colombo from December 1st. Jaliya Jayasekara, the Secretary of the Tournament Committee of SLB, acknowledged the commitment […]

November 22, 2024

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Nearly 1300 shuttlers will vie for honours at the 72nd National Badminton Championship, set to be worked off between December 1st and 8th at three key venues in Colombo. Organised and conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the country’s core domestic badminton event will take place at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Indoor Courts, the […]

November 19, 2024

Sri Lankan duo Hasini Ambalangodage and Hasara Wijeratne clinched the silver medal, after a gruesome battle, at the Zambia International Badminton Tournament, which concluded at the OYDC Sports Development Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. Hasini and Hasara were tipped as firm favourites to claim the Women’s Doubles title of the Zambian competition, but were stunned by […]

November 14, 2024

Sri Lankan shuttlers impressed on the second day of the ongoing Bahrain International Series 2024, which is currently underway in Manama, Bahrain. The tournament, organised by Badminton Asia, continues until Sunday at the India Club Bahrain in Manama. Top Sri Lankan female athletes, Rashmi Mudalige and Ranithma Liyanage recorded straightforward wins against their respective opponents […]

November 5, 2024

Mercantile Badminton Association embarked their annual Novices winners tour to Thailand , giving players the opportunity to test their skills and gain invaluable experience in an international setting. The tour, organized from 02nd November to 5th November , featured friendly matches with some of Thailand’s top club teams, allowing participants to explore new tactics, forge […]

November 1, 2024

The Regional Development Committee (RDC) of Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) donated Air Badminton equipment to an aspiring school in badminton, Bagadeniya Maha Vidyalaya, as part of its programme to popularize the sport throughout the island. The programme conducted by the RDC, was held at the Bangadeniya MV premises in the Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat of Puttalam […]

October 28, 2024

Three of Sri Lanka’s most prominent badminton players recently made their mark in international competitions, asserting their presence on the world stage. Competing in two prestigious tournaments, Rasindu Hendahewa, Dumindu Abeywickrama, and Ranithma Liyanage all delivered commendable performances, highlighting Sri Lanka’s growing influence in the sport. At the WONDR by BNI Indonesia International […]

October 10, 2024

During the World Junior Badminton Championships, Ranithma Liyanage qualified for the final 16 in the women’s singles category, held in Nanchang, China. This marks the first time a Sri Lankan player has reached this stage in the tournament’s history. In the round of 16, she is set to compete against China’s top young player, Xu […]

October 8, 2024

Hirusha Abeysinghe and Thashara Jayarathna were crowned champions at the SLB Novices Age Group Championship 2024 concluded at the New Saniro Sports Complex in Naiwala, Veyangoda on Wednesday. Hirusha overcame Gimhana Yagama in straight sets, while Tharasha took the better off Nishadi Thenushika in the Boys and Girls Under-19 Singles finals respectively to emerge winners […]

October 7, 2024

The Kandy All Island Open Badminton Championships 2024, one of the premier events in Sri Lanka’s badminton calendar, will take place from October 12 to 19 at the Provincial Council Sports Complex in Digana, Rajawella, Kandy. Organized by the Central Province Badminton Association (CPBA) in affiliation with Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), the tournament promises an […]

Major sponsors boost success of 72nd Badminton Nationals

Nearly 1300 shuttlers in action at 72nd National Badminton Championship 2024

Hasini and Hasara clinch Women’s Doubles silver in Zambia

Five Sri Lankan shuttlers impress with easy wins in Bahrain International Series 2024

MBA embarked their annual Novices winners’ tour to Thailand

Bangadeniya MV recieves Air Badminton equipment

Sri Lankan shuttlers impress at key international tournaments

Ranithma Liyanage qualified for the final 16 in the women’s singles

Hirusha and Thashara crowned champions at SLB Novices Age Group Championship 2024

Kandy All Island Open Badminton Championships set to begin on October 12