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SL’s Liyanage Out of BWF Quarters 15-9, 15-6; Bizarre News Mix-Up Follows Her Exit

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 2 weeks ago | Oct 23, 2025 08:13 am IST
SL's Liyanage Out of BWF Quarters 15-9, 15-6; Bizarre News Mix-Up Follows Her Exit

Ever heard of a badminton star making headlines for a murder investigation? Yeah, you read that right. Sri Lanka’s own Ranithma Liyanage just had a stellar run at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, India, but the story took a seriously weird turn right after her quarterfinal match on October 18.

Key Takeaways

  • Sri Lanka’s Ranithma Liyanage reached the quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025.
  • She was defeated by Liu Si Ya of China with the scores 15-9, 15-6 in her quarterfinal match.
  • The tournament was held in Guwahati, India, concluding around October 19, 2025.
  • A bizarre incident occurred where an article praising Liyanage’s performance contained content about a murder investigation instead.

Liyanage’s Impressive Run Ends

Look, reaching the quarterfinals of the World Juniors is a huge deal. Ranithma Liyanage was on fire, representing Sri Lanka with some serious skill. But her journey came to an end against China’s formidable Liu Si Ya. The match, held on October 18, 2025, was a tough fight, but the scores tell the story: 15-9, 15-6 in favor of Liu Si Ya. It was a solid performance, but her opponent was just too strong on the day.

What Happened in the Finals?

So with Liyanage out, who took the crown? The tournament’s final day, October 19, was absolutely dominated by China. They grabbed gold medals in multiple categories, including the men’s singles, proving their powerhouse status yet again. But the girls’ singles final was a different story.

Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak ultimately won the gold. But the big story for the host nation was India’s Tanvi Sharma, who battled her way to the final and secured a historic silver medal. It was the first time in 17 long years that an Indian female player had reached the final of this event. What an achievement for her and for India.

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The Bizarre Headline Mix-Up

Here’s where things get weird. Really weird. An article was published on October 23, 2025, with the headline “Ranithma Liyanage shines at World Junior Badminton.” You’d expect a story about her incredible quarterfinal run, right? Wrong.

Instead, the content of the article was completely unrelated to badminton. It was all about a murder investigation and other news. It’s a baffling mistake and, honestly, a disservice to her amazing performance on the court. Can you even imagine seeing your name in a headline like that, only for the story to be about something so different and grim? It’s one of the strangest media mix-ups you’ll ever see.

What This Means for Liyanage

Despite the quarterfinal loss and the incredibly strange news article, Liyanage’s performance in Guwahati is something to be proud of. She proved she can compete with the best junior players in the world. This experience will be invaluable as she continues to grow her career. Let’s just hope the next time she makes headlines, the article is actually about her brilliant badminton skills. What do you think is next for this rising Sri Lankan star?