Sri Lanka’s Viren Nettasinghe clinched the gold medal in the men’s singles category at the Bangladesh International Challenge 2024 Badminton Tournament, marking a historic achievement for the nation.
In an electrifying final, Nettasinghe delivered a commanding performance, defeating Canada’s Xiaodong Sheng in straight sets with a 2-0 victory.
This victory is particularly significant as it is the first time a Sri Lankan player has won the men’s singles title at this prestigious tournament, cementing Nettasinghe’s place in Sri Lankan badminton history.
