The XVII Suriname International 2026 badminton tournament begins Wednesday at the Ring Sport Center in Paramaribo, drawing athletes from 23 nations to compete in the Grade 3 International Series event.
Running from November 11 through November 15, the tournament serves as a key stop for players seeking to improve their standings on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Pan Am Confederation (BPAC) world rankings.
The men’s singles competition features a high-level field, including six players ranked within the world’s top 200. Among the headliners is top-seeded Ade Resky Dwicahyo of Azerbaijan.
El Salvador’s Uriel Francisco Canjura returns to defend his title. Canjura, who secured tournament victories in 2023 and 2025, is seeking a win in Paramaribo.
In the women’s singles draw, Keisha Fatimah Azzahara of Azerbaijan enters as the top seed. The field also includes competitors representing Peru, Italy, Colombia, Guatemala, Argentina, and England.
Four local athletes have earned direct qualification into the 32-player main draw. This group includes national champion Sören Opti and Rivano Bisphan, who currently holds the highest world ranking among Surinamese players.
Other local contenders will participate in qualifying matches on Wednesday evening to secure a spot in the main bracket. These qualifiers could face international opponents from Guyana, French Guiana, and Trinidad & Tobago.
The tournament takes place at the Ring Sport Center on Ringweg Noord 36. Spectators can access the venue starting Wednesday for the opening rounds.
Matches are scheduled to begin daily at 5:00 p.m. (local time), with the exception of Thursday. On Thursday, play will commence earlier in the day at 10:00 a.m. (local time).
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