The Guyana Badminton Association’s National Junior and Senior Badminton Tournament is officially underway on Thursday with a competitive showing by top players and promising youth talent at the National Gymnasium.
The competition features singles and doubles events across senior and junior divisions, reflecting the GBA’s commitment to growing the sport from the grassroots up.
“The tournament provides opportunities for young players to gain valuable experience while allowing senior athletes to sharpen their competitive edge,” stated a GBA representative, as the event grows in local popularity.
In the senior Women’s Singles, national squash player Ashley Khalil delivered a commanding performance, sweeping aside Asiyah Eastman 21-11, 21-4. Also advancing was Anna Perreira, who saw off Shonetta Casidee Lowe 21-16, 21-9.
The Men’s Singles provided the early tension as Christopher Jordan was forced to work hard, eventually overcoming Vishal Gopaul 21-17, 21-19. Meanwhile, Jason Stephney had a nervy start before securing victory against Kunal Alert 23-21, 21-16.
The junior categories were marked by resilience and dramatic three-set finishes, signalling the competitive depth of the rising talent pool.
The Boys’ U13 division saw a fierce battle, as Zhi Han edged out Joshua Tan in a gruelling contest that finished 21-18, 24-26, 21-16. Another nail-biter occurred in the Boys’ U15 division, where the multi-talent Zion Hickerson defeated Hasani Robinson 19-21, 21-17, 22-20.
In the Girls’ U17 category, Galianna Frank needed a sudden-death third set to prevail over Xaty Bennett 21-18, 10-21, 22-20. The Girls’ U13 also delivered drama, with Ava Ching-A-Sue winning against Hailey Gurchuran 19-21, 21-16, 21-19.
The tournament continues over the weekend, with crucial doubles and finals matches scheduled.
Day 1 Matches – Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Women Singles: Anna Perreira vs. Shonetta Casidee Lowe 21-16, 21-9
Men Singles: Anthony Stephens vs. Chioke Nurse 21-12, 21-5
Women Singles: Mishka Beharry vs. Gabriella Henry 21-5, 21-6
GS U17: Kristen Xavier vs. Kashish Chainani 21-13, 21-14
Men Singles: Christopher Jordan vs. Vishal Gopaul 21-17, 21-19
BS U13: Zhi Han vs. Joshua Tan 21-18, 24-26, 21-16
BS U13: Zion Hickerson vs. Vaibhav Nataranjan 21-17, 21-19
GS U19: Kristen Xavier vs. Anisha Bacchus 21-15, 21-10
Men Singles: Daniel Tan vs. Yonneil Bnejamin 21-11, 21-9
GS U13: Lucy Leo vs. Skyler Gurchuran 21-17, 21-9
BS U15: Joel Rambiriche vs. Nitin Chainani 21-10, 21-2
GS U17: Sakina Klass vs. Aria Blair Walkover
Men Singles: Jason Stephney vs. Kunal Alert 23-21, 21-16
Women Singles: Ashley Khalil vs. Asiyah Eastman 21-11, 21-4
BS U17: Eon Williams vs. Lucas Leo 21-1, 21-2
BS U19: Darean Thomas vs. Percival Chester 21-13, 21-15
Men Singles: Colin Bowry vs. Chike Nurse 21-14, 21-9
BS U19: Joanathan Debidin vs. Jaquan Nedd 21-5, 21-3
BS U13: Caleb Tan vs. Nitin Chainani 21-2, 21-2
BS U13: Nathan Mohanlall vs. Christopher Harrison 21-7, 21-12
Men Singles: Gavin Cao vs. Darean Thomas 21-16, 21-10
GS U17: Harshini Muralidharan vs. Anisha Bacchus 21-5, 21-2
GS U17: Galianna Frank vs. Xaty Bennett 21-18, 10-21, 22-20
GS U13: Ava Ching-A-Sue vs. Hailey Gurchuran 19-21, 21-16, 21-19
Men Singles: Joanathan Debidin vs. Andrew Browne 21-10, 21-9
GS U13: Chelsea Harrison vs. Kathalina Havercome 21-8, 21-6
BS U15: Zion Hickerson vs. Hasani Robinson 19-21, 21-17, 22-20
BS U15: Vaibhav Nataranjan vs. Ethan Ramsaran 21-12, 21-12
Men Singles: Kenneth Thuang vs. Nikolas Pollard 21-15, 21-15
BS U15: Nathan Mohanlall vs. Zhi Han 21-13, 21-10
GS U17: Alleyia Grant vs. Eyota Adams 21-5, 21-2
GS U17: Brianna Morgan vs. Rafiqah Chichester 21-8, 21-9
Men Singles: Raah Russel vs. Percival Chester 21-13, 21-14
U19 BS: Nathan Morrison vs. Chike Nurse 7-21, 21-9, 21-18
GS U19: Gabriella Henry vs. Brianna Morgan 21-3, 21-5
GS U19: Harshini Muralidharan vs. Xaty Bennett 21-3, 21-3
GS U19: Gabrielle Felix vs. Eyota Adams 21-3, 21-0
BS U19: Ronit Gulchand vs. Nikolas Pollard 21-8, 21-18
BS U19: Yonneil Benjamin vs. Kunal Alert 21-19, 21-10
BS U19: Christopher Jordan vs. Eon Williams 21-3, 21-5
BS U19: Darean Thomas vs. Gabriel Felix 16-21, 21-6, 21-9
Women Singles: Priyanna Ramdhani vs. Anna Perreira Walkover
BS U19: Chioke Nurse vs. Micah Holder 21-16, 21-7
BS U19: Ruel Rambiriche vs. Nathan Henry 21-17, 21-11
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