20-member Guyana Badminton team confirmed for CAREBACO Junior tournament in Aruba

The Guyana Badminton Association has confirmed a 20-member team to participate in the 2024 Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation (CAREBACO) Junior Tournament to be held in Oranjestad, Aruba, from August 22-25.

The promising and upcoming athletes will compete in the Under-11 to Under-19 categories across Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles events, the Guyana Badminton Association has announced.

Members of the team are as follows:

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

Joanathan 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

The Guyana Badminton Association, in a press release, noted: “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 CAREBACO tournament in Aruba will attract top junior badminton players from around the Caribbean, offering the Guyanese a unique opportunity to compete against elite athletes and gain invaluable experience.

“Participating in such a prestigious event not only enhances our skills, but also promotes camaraderie and sportsmanship among players from different backgrounds,” the Badminton Association added.

The Badminton Association further stated that attendance at the tournament would not have been possible without the assistance of the dedicated parents and friends of the association.

The Association would like to thank Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited, Ming’s Products and Services Ltd, Vikab (Guyana) Limited, Pritipaul Singh Investments, Lodge Alpha #1594 S.C,  MVP Sports, GUYOIL, Hand-in Hand, Mr. Joe Jagmohan of Innovative Mining Inc., Mr. Deen Hassan and Staff of Tesouro Resources and Gray Wolf Resources, Mr. Ernesto Cho of Total Solutions, Mr. and Mrs. Bhagwandin of Veero’s Enterprises, Abdulaah Wazidali, Andrew Pollard, Jason Stepney, Christina Kumar and the National Sports Commission.