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February 11, 2025

Sri Lanka is set to host the largest ever BWF (Badminton World Federation) event with 667 shuttlers expected to vie for glory at the HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025, to be held between February 25 and March 2 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo. The organisers, Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB), are overwhelmed with […]

January 10, 2025

Over 580 shuttlers of all categories will be in action at the NPBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships which will be held from January 18th to 21st at the Vavuniya District Sports Complex in Omanthai. Among the top ranked shuttlers in contention at the NPBA Open Championship are Thenuka de Silva, Aashinsa Herath, Thilina Rajakaruna, Savinka […]

December 5, 2024

The Regional Development Committee (RDC) of Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) felicitated 46 young and aspiring male and female shuttlers who achieved victories at the Novices Age Group Badminton Championship at a special ceremony held at the auditorium of the National Institute of Sports Science in Colombo. The event, held under the patronage of Mr. Roshan […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

July 25, 2024

Shuttlers representing 11 nations began their quests for title glory as the Ceylon Masters Badminton Tournament kicked off at three venues in Colombo, yesterday (Thursday). The high-profile four-day tournament, held at the Mercantile Badminton Courts, Sri Lanka badminton Courts and the Otters Courts sees 536 players Australia, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, UAE, Norway, […]

March 5, 2024

The Sri Lankan athletes managed to win both team titles in the South Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Regional Junior Badminton Championships. The tournament was held at the Pakistan Sports complex in Islamabad. The Junior Shutlers who participated in 3 matches in the Under-15 and Under-17 team championships, won all three of the matches to clinch […]

February 29, 2024

Eight Sri Lankan shuttlers are set to participate in the South Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Badminton Championships in Pakistan, marking a significant moment for the nation’s young talent. The delegation will travel to Pakistan for this regional junior championship, accompanied by coach Rajitha Dahanayake, assistant coach Iresh Maduranga de Silva, and lady chaperone Tharanga Wimalasuriya. […]

February 19, 2024

Thailand claim three golds; Dumindu pockets Men’s Singles bronze The Li Ning Sri Lanka International Series 2024 came to an end with Thailand shuttlers earning top honours with a tally of three gold medals and two silver medals while Indonesia and Canada claimed gold medals in addition to Sri Lanka’s Dumindu Abeywickrama pocketing a valuable […]

Record number of 667 shuttlers from 28 nations for HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025

Over 580 shuttlers in action at NPBA Open Badminton Championships from January 18th to 21st

SLB Regional Development Committee felicitates 46 champion shuttlers

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

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

Sri Lankan shuttlers impress at key international tournaments

Players from 11 countries begin quest for title glory at Ceylon Masters Badminton Tournament

Sri Lankan Shuttlers clinch South Asian Regional Junior Badminton Team Championship

Sri Lanka shuttlers get set for South Asian U-15 and U-17 Championships in Pakistan

Li Ning Sri Lanka International Series 2024