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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 […]

October 7, 2024

Team Sri Lanka finished 19th in the Mixed Team event at the 2024 BWF World Junior Championships in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China. The Sri Lankan squad, consisting of Thilina Rajakurana, Varangana Jayawardana, Rashmi Mudalige, Ranithma Liyanage, Shenuk Samararatne, and Thidasa Weragoda, delivered a strong performance to defeat New Zealand with a combined relay score of 110-97. […]

September 23, 2024

A record number of entries, exceeding 1,000, have been received for the inaugural Age Group Novices Badminton Championship, organised and conducted by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) and its Regional Development Committee. The competition will begin from September 28 and will go on until October 2 at New Saniro Airport Sports Complex, situated at Devolapola in […]

September 9, 2024

Entries are now open for the first-ever Novices Age-group Badminton Championship to be held in Sri Lanka. Under the organization of the Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) and the coordination of the Regional Development Committee, the championship is scheduled to take place from September 28 to October 2 at the New Saniro Airport Sports Complex in […]

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

BWF World Junior Championships: Sri Lanka mixed team defeats New Zealand to secure 19th place

Record number of entries for inaugural Age Group Badminton Novices

Entries called for inaugural Novices Age-group Badminton Championship