Vietnam Emerges Victorious Over Sri Lanka in Suhandinata Cup 2024
Leon To
Thu Oct 10 2024
In a thrilling match at the Suhandinata Cup 2024, Vietnam secured a commanding victory over Sri Lanka, showcasing the team's exceptional skills and teamwork. The mixed team event saw intense badminton action as both countries battled for supremacy on the court.
Vietnam's Trần Quốc Khánh set the tone early by defeating Thilina Rajakaruna with a score of 11-6 in the men's singles match. The duo of Lê Minh Sơn and Nguyễn Vũ Ngọc Trân extended Vietnam's lead by outplaying their Sri Lankan counterparts Thilina Rajakaruna and Ranithma Liyanage with a score of 22-14.
Despite a brief comeback by Ranithma Liyanage, who momentarily put Sri Lanka ahead at 33-28 against Trần Thị Ánh in the women's singles match, Vietnam quickly regained control. Trần Thị Ánh and Bùi Bích Phương took the lead back for Vietnam by defeating Varangana Jayawardana and Rashmi Mudalige with a score of 44-43.
The duo of Nguyễn Văn Mai and Phạm Văn Trường further widened the gap by overwhelming Shenuk Samararatne and Thidasa Weragoda with a score of 55-47. Nguyễn Văn Mai continued his impressive performance by extending the lead against Thilina Rajakaruna with a score of 66-57 in the men's singles match.
Phạm Văn Trường and Bùi Bích Phương maintained the advantage for Vietnam in the mixed doubles match, defeating Thilina Rajakaruna and Ranithma Liyanage at 77-66. The stellar performance of Bùi Bích Phương continued as she triumphed over Ranithma Liyanage with a score of 88-74 in the women's singles match. The pairing of Trần Thị Ánh and Bùi Bích Phương defeated Varangana Jayawardana and Rashmi Mudalige at 99-79, edging Vietnam closer to victory.
In the final match, the duo of Nguyễn Văn Mai and Phạm Văn Trường sealed Vietnam's triumph by outplaying Shenuk Samararatne and Thidasa Weragoda with a convincing score of 110-83.
With this resounding victory over Sri Lanka, Vietnam has showcased its potential and determination in the Suhandinata Cup 2024. As the competition progresses, the Vietnamese team is set to continue their quest for success in both team and individual events. The upcoming matches promise more exciting badminton action as Vietnam aims to make its mark on the world stage.