Angus, Richardson take mixed doubles title at Jamaica International Badminton Tournament

From left: Jamaica Badminton Association President Vishwanauth Tolan Jr; players Breanna Bisnott and Kenneth Anglin (second place); Tahlia Richardson and Joel Angus (first place); Matthew Abela and Gabriela Skorkowska of Malta/Poland and Aaliyah Walker and Matthew Yee-Grant of Jamaica (third place); and Jamaica Badminton Association Vice-President Suzette Ogle, all stand on the medal podium at the Jamaica International Badminton Tournament at Alfred Sangster Auditorium in Kingston on Sunday. August 11, 2026 JAMAICA’S Joel Angus and Tahlia Richardson won the mixed doubles title at the inaugural Jamaica International Badminton Tournament, which concluded at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, University of Technology (UTech), in Kingston on Sunday. The Jamaica International, the opening tournament of the Jamaica Badminton Association’s SMASH Jamaica 2026 series, was held August 5-9 and featured players from Jamaica and overseas competing for ranking points and international experience. Angus and Richardson defeated fellow Jamaicans Kenneth Anglin and Brenna Bisnott, who finished second in the mixed doubles. Matthew Abela and Gabriela Skorkowska of Malta/Poland and Jamaicans Matthew Yee-Grant and Aaliyah Walker shared third place. In women’s doubles, Sydney Hanyue Li and Katelin Ngo of the United States won the title. Naomi Junco Vasquez and Namie Miyahira of Peru finished second, while United States pairs Kavya Krishna and Kimaya Krishna, and Brazil’s Elisa Del Passo Fraga and Juliana Akemi Murosaki shared third place. India’s Sai Pratheek K and Ruben Kumar Rethinasabapathi won the men’s doubles title, with United States pair Srinivas Subash and Joshua Yang finishing second. Zachary Desjardins and Yanqing Wang of Canada, and Peruvians Guillermo Buendia Maldonado and Umesh Lescano Ko, shared third place. Peru’s Ines Lucia Castillo won the women’s singles title ahead of Disha Gupta of the United States. Kavya Krishna of the United States and Brazil’s Juliana Akemi Murosaki shared third place. International News, Latest News LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—The trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur finally began on Monday,... International News, Latest News WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over a... Entertainment, Latest News Honorebel called on some famous friends for Winner Circle , his 14th album, which is scheduled for release on September 4. Big Mountain, Etana, Nyanda... KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jayden Ebanks delivered a statement performance at the Florida Open, capturing the Under 2250 championship title and strengthening h... International News, Latest News WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States on Monday announced an emergency aid package worth $15.5 million for Colombia after a powerful earth... KINGSTON, Jamaica– The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, through the National Water Commission (NWC), says it will be issuing a water... KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has signed a working framework with the Province of Lecce, Italy, setting o... International News, Latest News CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—The number of dead from Venezuela's twin quakes in June rose to 6,301 on Monday, as rescue teams and family members continued... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives