THE Guyana Badminton Association’s 20-member squad departed these shores last evening for the CAREBACO (Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation) Junior Tournament in Oranjestad, Aruba.
This year’s tournament runs from August 22-25, 2024.

“Our badminton team comprises talented junior and senior athletes who have performed with exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.
“With rigorous training and countless hours of practice, we have achieved significant milestones in regional and international competitions, including the CAREBACO (Junior & Senior Tournaments), South American Games, Central & Caribbean Games (CAC), Pan American Games, and the Commonwealth Games. We are eager to showcase our talent once again at the international level,” said Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) President Emily Ramdhani.

Ramdhani said that the CAREBACO tournament in Aruba will attract top junior badminton players from around the Caribbean, offering a unique opportunity to compete against elite athletes and gain invaluable experience.
“Participating in such a prestigious event enhances our skills, and promotes camaraderie and sportsmanship among players from different backgrounds.

“Attending this tournament would not have been possible without the assistance of the dedicated parents and friends of the Guyana Badminton Association,” the GBA head concluded.
The GBA would like to thank Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited, Ming’s Products & Services Ltd, Vikab (Guyana) Limited, Pritipaul Singh Investments, Lodge Alpha #1594 S.C, MVP Sports, GUYOIL, Hand-in-Hand, Joe Jagmohan of Innovative Mining Inc, Deen Hassan and Staff of Tesouro Resources and Gray Wolf Resources, Ernesto Cho of Total Solutions, Mr. & Mrs Bhagwandin of Veero’s Enterprises, Abdullah Wazidali, Andrew Pollard, Jason Stepney, Christina Kumar and the National Sports Commission for their assistance in getting the team to Aruba.

Guyana will compete in the U-11 to U-19 categories across singles, doubles and mixed doubles events as follows:
UNDER-11:
Joel Rambiriche – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Liam Brummell – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Anjaneysa Godette – Girls Singles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Riyo Alexander – Girl Singles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles

UNDER-13:
Ethan Bulkan – Boys Singles, Under-15 Boys Doubles

UNDER-15:
Ruel Rambiriche – Boys Singles, Mixed Doubles
Egan Bulkan – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles
Sergio Alexander – Boys Singles
Gabrielle Felix – Girls Singles, Mixed Doubles

UNDER-17:
Xavio Alexander – Boys Singles, Under 19 Boys Doubles
Gabriel Felix – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Nikolas Pollard – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles
Mishka Beharry – Girls Singles, Girls Doubles, Under 19 Mixed Doubles
Malia Haley – Girls Singles, Girls Doubles, Mixed Doubles

UNDER-19:
Frank Waddell – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Joanathan Debidin – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Jonathan Robinson – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles
Vishal Gopaul – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles
Yonneil Benjamin – Boys Singles, Boys Doubles
Leshaunte Berkley – Girls Singles, Mixed Doubles.
The team was Coached by Akili Haynes, Priyanna Ramdhani, and Nkosi Beaton. (Sean Devers)