Competitive opening round in Ramdhani Memorial Badminton sets stage for exciting weekend

The 2025 Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Badminton Tournament smashed off to an exciting start on Thursday at the National Gymnasium, bringing together a strong field of junior and senior athletes honouring the legacy of the late Gokarn Ramdhani, a pioneer of badminton development in Guyana.

Day One featured opening-round action across the Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and U-23 Men’s and Women’s Singles categories, setting an electric tone for the weekend ahead.

Players displayed confident shot-making, intense rallies and admirable sportsmanship as they battled for spots in the next rounds.

Ayanna Watson, Vice-President of the Guyana Badminton Association opened the tournament with brief remarks, thanking all the athletes for participating and highlighting the contributions Ramdhani made to badminton in Guyana.

“It is an honour to officially open the Gokarn Ramdhani Memorial Tournament, now in its third year. This event stands as a tribute to a remarkable leader, coach and mentor whose dedication to badminton touched countless lives,” Watson reflected.

“Mr. Ramdhani served as President of the Badminton Association and was a guiding force for players at all levels. His vision, discipline and generosity continue to inspire us to strive for excellence both on and off the court. Tonight, we celebrate his enduring legacy through sport, camaraderie and community.”

The tournament continues on Friday afternoon with mostly quarter-final and semi-final matches across the five categories, promising even more thrilling match-ups as athletes push closer to Saturday’s finals.

Sponsored by SOL Guyana, Blue Waters and Massy (Ocean Spray brand), the tournament has attracted 69 players from Yonex Badminton Club, Demerara Badminton Club and Berbice Badminton Academy.

Day One Matches (November 27, 2025) 

Men’s Doubles: Nicholas Ali/Javid Rahaman vs. Joel Rambiriche/Caleb Tan 21-5, 21-6

Men’s Doubles: Gavin Cao/Peng Gao vs. Chioke Nurse/Nikolas Pollard 21-8, 21-11

Men’s Doubles: Chet Bowling/Jaurel Hendricks vs. Jaquan Nedd/Micah Holder 21-10, 21-9

Men’s Doubles: Veerendra Bhagwandin/Jason Stephney vs. Kunal Alert/Lennox Morrison w/o

Men’s Doubles: Anthony Stephens/Medharishi Ramdhani vs. Miguelangel Jose Vaquez Silva/Hasani Robinson w/o

Men’s Doubles: William Holder/Leslie Liu vs. Tyrell Chung/Alok Matadial 21-16, 21-13

Men’s Doubles: Haymant Ramdhani/Rajen Naraine vs. Nathan Henry/Eon Williams 18-21, 21-8, 21-14

Men’s Doubles: Chet Bowling/Jaurel Hendricks vs. Nicholas Braithwaite/Phillip Gibbons 21-15, 21-14

Men’s Doubles: Akili Haynes/Tyrese Jeffrey vs. Percival Chester/Ronit Gulchand 21-15, 21-13

Men’s Doubles: Ruel Rambirche/Frank Waddell vs. Anthony Stephens/Medharishi Ramdhani 21-10, 21-6

Men’s Doubles: Nkosi Beaton/Daniel Tan vs. Haymant Ramdhani/Rajen Naraine 21-12, 21-19

Men’s Doubles: Colin Bowry/Darean Thomas vs. William Holder/Leslie Liu 21-10, 21-16

Men’s Doubles: Grandison Robinson/Troxley Cutting vs. Gavin Cao/Peng Gao 21-15, 21-13

Men’s Doubles: Veerendra Bhagwandin/Jason Stephney vs. Yonneil Benjamin/Christopher Jordan 18-21, 21-17, 21-19

Men’s Doubles: Nicholas Ali/Javid Rahaman vs. Jonathan Robinson/Raah Russell 21-10, 21-9

Women’s Doubles: Gabrielle Felix/Menikshi Jaikissoon vs. Ashley Khalil/Amanda Haywood w/o

Women’s Doubles: Amande Low/Anna Perreira vs. Anjaneysa Godette/Shonetta Lowe 21-9, 21-11

Mixed Doubles: Frank Waddell/Leshaunte Berkley vs. Medharishi Ramdhani/Emelia Ramdhani 21-7, 21-11

Mixed Doubles: Ruel Rambiriche/Gabrielle Felix vs. Chet Bowling/Ayanna Watson 21-19, 21-16

Mixed Doubles: Ronit Gulchand/Menikshi Jaikissoon vs. Hasani Robinson/Anna Perreira w/o

Mixed Doubles: Jaurel Hendricks/Shonetta Lowe vs. Percival Chester/Malia Maikoo 21-15, 21-13

Mixed Doubles: Joel Rambiriche/Anjaneysa Godette vs. Darean Thomas/Gabriella Henry w/o

Mixed Doubles: Akili Haynes/Asiyah Eastman vs. Ronit Gulchand/Menikshi Jaikissoon 21-11, 21-15

Mixed Doubles: Grandison Robinson/Amande Low vs. Nikolas Pollard/Alimah Eastman 21-9, 21-14

Mixed Doubles: Eon Williams/Alleyia Grant vs. Ethan Ramsaran/Emma Ramsaran w/o

Mixed Doubles: Frank Waddell/Leshaunte Berkley vs. Daniel Toh/Angela Toh 21-11, 21-17

Mixed Doubles: Nkosi Beaton/Mishka Beharry vs. Alok Matadial/Ciara LaCruise w/o

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Ronit Gulchand vs. Hasani Robinson w/o

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Raah Russell vs. Ethan Ramsaran w/o

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Joel Rambiriche vs. Chike Nurse 21-17, 21-15

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Ruel Rambiriche vs. Tyrell Chung 21-4, 21-7

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Caleb Tan vs. Alok Matadial 21-9, 21-6

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Eon Williams vs. Reuel Austin 21-8, 21-10

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Nathan Henry vs. Percival Chester 21-10, 17-21, 22-20

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Jaqaun Nedd vs. Lennox Morrsion w/o

Under-23 Men’s Singles: Nikolas Pollard vs. Kunal Alert 21-15, 23-21

Under-23 Women’s Singles: Mishka Beharry vs. Emma Ramsran w/o

Under-23 Women’s Singles: Gabrielle Felix vs Menikshi Jaikissoon 21-23, 21-17, 21-17

Under-23 Women’s Singles: Anjaneysa Godette vs. Alleyia Grant 21-11, 21-7

Under-23 Women’s Singles: Alimah Eastman vs. Ciara La Cruise w/o

Under-23 Women’s Doubles: Mishka Beharry/Leshaunte Berkley vs. Alleyia Grant/Ciara La Cruise w/o