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.
- By Sajeeka Jayasinghe