Kuuba Reaches Quarter-Final in Portugal International Series Kristin Kuuba, ranked 127 by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), competed in the International Series tournament held in Portugal, vying for top positions. The Estonian secured a place in the quarter-final following two closely contested matches. In the opening round, Kuuba defeated Vlada Ginga of Romania 11:21, 21:15, 21:19. Subsequently, she overcame Azkya Aliefa Ruhanda of Switzerland 21:16, 16:21, 21:18. The quarter-final match against Italian player Gianna Stiglich (BWF 169) proved straightforward for Kuuba, resulting in a victory of 21:16, 21:18. Kuuba advanced to the final four where she faced Juliana Viana Vieira, the current Pan American champion (BWF 68). Despite Kuuba’s strong performance, Vieira ultimately prevailed, winning the match 16:21, 12:21. The tournament, held in Portugal, saw Kuuba compete in the International Series. The results contribute to her preparation for the upcoming Pan American Championships. Topics: #kuuba #portugalis #laeks Post navigation The mother of three children fights tooth and nail: “I didn’t want to let breast cancer take anything else from me.” VIDEO ⟩ NCAA Final Four: Vaaks made a foul at the decisive moment, Veesaar got a solid loss