Hasara Wijerathne and Hasini Ambalangodage created history for Sri Lanka badminton when the pair clinched the Women's Doubles title at the Botswana International 2024.
In a thrilling final, the duo showcased astounding skills to overcome South Africa’s Amy Ackerman and Deidre Laurens, ranked 72nd in the BWF World Rankings.
The closely contested match ended with a scoreline of 21-18, 22-20, marking Sri Lanka’s first-ever Women’s Doubles victory at a BWF International Level 3 tournament.
This milestone achievement is a testament to the rising prowess of Sri Lankan badminton on the global stage.
Following the memorable victory, Hasara and Hasini now turn their focus to the South Africa International Tournament from November 28 to December 1.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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