Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Viren Nettasinghe, Sri Lanka's top men's singles badminton player, achieved a remarkable win against World No. 2 Anders Antonsen from Denmark in an exhibition match at the Mercantile Badminton Association (MBA) Courts in Colombo yesterday. This historic event for Sri Lankan badminton allowed local fans to watch a high-ranking player compete, and Viren showcased his impressive skills to secure the win.

Anders, a three-time world championships medalist, came into the match with some pressure but started the game confidently. Both players demonstrated great skills, and after a close battle, Viren won the first set 21-18.

In the second set, the competition remained tight. Anders tried several tactical moves to challeng...