Fortius Sports Academy Duo Clinches Men’s Doubles Gold Medal at Cuba Giraldilla XXIV International 2026 BWF Future Series

Atlanta, Georgia: Fortius Sports Academy in Atlanta celebrates a historic international achievement as Kathiravun Concheepuram Manivannan (Senior) and Mukil Nambikumar (U19) clinched Men’s Doubles GOLD at the prestigious XXIV International Giraldilla held in Havana, Cuba.

In a thrilling championship final, the Fortius duo defeated Uriel Francisco Canjura Artiga (World Rank #135) and Manuel Mejia (World Rank #380) of El Salvador with a dramatic scoreline of 13–21, 25–23, 21–10. After dropping the opening game, Kathiravun and Mukil showed tremendous composure and fighting spirit to edge out a nail-biting second game 25–23 before dominating the decider 21–10.

The match showcased exceptional grit, tactical discipline, and composure under pressure—hallmarks of a true championship mindset. Competing against a seasoned international pairing, the Fortius athletes demonstrated outstanding teamwork and resilience to secure the title on the global stage.

Giraldilla International – BWF Future Series

The XXIV International Giraldilla is one of the long-standing international badminton tournaments in the Pan American region. Sanctioned as a BWF Future Series event, it provides valuable world ranking points and serves as a key platform for emerging and high-performance athletes to compete against international contenders. Over the years, the Giraldilla has hosted players from across the Americas and beyond, helping shape the pathway for athletes transitioning to elite-level competition.

Coaching Excellence Behind the Victory

Fortius Sports Academy extends heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated coaching team:

Heymard Humblers
Sanjeeth
Daniel Humblers
Vinh Nguyen

Their structured preparation, match analytics, technical refinement, and mental conditioning played a pivotal role in this success. The academy also thanks the Fortius Management and High-Performance Support Staff for creating an elite training environment that enables athletes to excel internationally.

The Fortius High-Performance Advantage

This gold medal is a testament to Fortius Sports Academy’s High-Performance Training Program, which integrates:

Advanced technical and tactical training
Strength & conditioning specific to badminton performance
Sports psychology and match simulation
International tournament exposure
Individualized athlete development plans

The program is designed to build not just skill, but resilience, strategic intelligence, and a winning mindset—qualities that were clearly evident in this championship performance. This international triumph reinforces Fortius Sports Academy’s growing impact in developing world-class badminton athletes and elevating the presence of USA badminton on the global stage.

Fortius Sports Academy in Atlanta, Georgia conveys herty congratulations to Kathiravun Concheepuram Manivannan (Senior) and Mukil Nambikumar on this remarkable achievement.