Sri Lanka’s rising badminton stars Viren Nettasinghe and Ranithma Liyanage delivered impressive performances at the NAVEK Türkiye International Challenge 2026, advancing to the semi-finals in the men’s and women’s singles events respectively.
The two young shuttlers showcased their talent and determination against international opposition, earning places among the leading contenders in the tournament and bringing encouraging news for Sri Lankan badminton.
Viren Nettasinghe, one of Sri Lanka’s leading men’s singles players, continued to demonstrate his ability to compete at the international level with a series of strong performances. His progress to the semi-final stage highlights his growing experience and consistency on the international badminton circuit.
Ranithma Liyanage also produced an impressive campaign in the women’s singles competition, advancing to the last four with determined performances against her opponents. Her achievement further underlines the potential of Sri Lanka’s emerging generation of badminton players.
The NAVEK Türkiye International Challenge provides valuable opportunities for players to gain international experience, improve their rankings and measure themselves against competitors from different countries.
The progress of both Nettasinghe and Liyanage to the semi-finals represents a positive development for Sri Lankan badminton, as the country continues to develop its next generation of international competitors.
Their performances in Türkiye will provide valuable experience as they seek to establish themselves further on the international stage and bring greater recognition to Sri Lankan badminton.
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