SLB felicitates history-maker Viren ahead of Paris Games
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Viren Nettasinghe, the young badminton sensation who will carry the national flag at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 26, was felicitated by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) at a ceremony held at the 80 Club in Colombo.
The felicitation ceremony was attended by SLB President Rohan de Silva and several key officials from SLB and various other entities. Viren, who began his journey on court at the tender age of seven, is a past pupil of St. Peter’s College. He has proved over the years through his dedication and natural talent that he is a dominant force in the badminton scene in Sri Lanka.
Viren made history by becoming the youngest shuttler to earn direct qualification to the Paris Olympics. This significant achievement also makes him the youngest Sri Lankan badminton player and the youngest ever Sri Lankan athlete in any sport to secure a direct qualification for the Olympic Games.
Viren, who will have the honour of being the youngest flag bearer in Sri Lanka’s history at the Olympics, along with the rest of the Sri Lanka contingent, departed for France, on Wednesday night.