The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has selected a 20-member roster to compete at the Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation (CAREBACO) Junior Championship, which is slated to be hosted in Oranjestad, Aruba, from August 22nd-25th.
This was disclosed by a release from the GBA. According to the release, the team will compete in the U-11-U-19 age groups in the singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories, respectively.
The team comprises: (Under-11): Joel Rambiriche, Liam Brummell, Anjaneysa Godette, Riyo Alexander; (Under-13): Ethan Bulkan; (Under-15): Ruel Rambiriche, Egan Bulkan, Sergio Alexander, Gabrielle Felix; (Under-17): Xavio Alexander, Gabriel Felix, Nikolas Pollard, Mishka Beharry, Malia Haley; (Under-19): Frank Waddell, Jonathan Debidin, Jonathan Robinson, Vishal Gopaul, Yonneil Benjamin, and Leshaunte Berkley.
The GBA stated, “Our badminton team comprises talented junior and senior athletes who have demonstrated 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 and Senior Tournaments), South American Games, Central and Caribbean Games (CAC), Pan American Games, and the Commonwealth Games. Now, we are eager to showcase our talent once again at the international level.”
The GBA further said, “Participating in such a prestigious event not only enhances our skills but also promotes camaraderie and sportsmanship among players from different backgrounds.”
Team Guyana
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
Jonathan 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
