Niluka’s Olympic
berth confirmed
Sri
Lanka’s Shuttle star Niluka Karunaratne’ participation at the forth
coming London Olympic is confirmed by the Governing Body for the based
in Malaysia. According to the ranking of the participants Niluka is
placed in the 30th slot out of 38 in the men’s category thereby assuring
him to compete in the Men’ Singles.
The Governing body has already finalized 172 men and women
competitors for Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles events. These
shyutlers are selected from 50 countries will represent their own
country in respective categories. According to the world rankings
conducted by the World Body Niluka who was earlier is in the 50th
position now has come to the 47 position after he won five international
tournaments in the recent past.
The only Badminton star from Sri Lanka battle in Olympics was
Niroshan Wijekoon when he received a wild card for same. He is due to
leave Spain to compete in an international championship and will move to
Poland for a training stint before returning to the island.
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