Congratulations to the Badminton Australia Junior Falcons who have been selected to represent the country at the YONEX BWF World Junior Championships in Nanchang, China from September 30 – October 13.
The team has been chosen in line with Badminton Australia’s Athlete Selection Policy.
Girls (5): Jazmine Lam (PBA – VIC), Sydney Tjonadi (Roketto – NSW), Isabella Yan (NBC – NSW), Victoria Tjonadi (Roketto – NSW) and Bethany Li (PBA – VIC).
Boys (4): Shrey Dhand (Play Badminton – VIC), Jayden Lim (PBA – VIC), Landon Kurniawan (Maxima – NSW) and Emmanuel Stephen Sam (Sams Badminton – QLD).
Coaches/Managers: Vountus Indra (BA National Assistant Head Coach & BV Head Coach) and Panuga Riou (Senior Coach at NBC – NSW)
Badminton Australia Chief Executive Officer Tjitte Weistra congratulated all the athletes on their selection.
“All of the athletes should be very proud of their selection as it’s a true honour to represent Australia and compete on the highest international stage being the BWF Junior World Championships,” he said.
“Being selected to compete for your country at the World Junior Championships isn’t an accomplishment that can be achieved overnight and takes years of hard work and dedication on and off the court; therefore, I’d also like to thank all the parents, coaches, clubs, and states and territories who have been a part of the journey and assisted with the athletes’ development.”
Badminton Australia National Performance Manager Brent Miller said the YONEX BWF World Junior Championships presented the perfect opportunity for the athletes to test themselves at an international tournament.
“Competing at the World Junior Championships will give our athletes the ideal environment to develop and refine their existing skills against fellow juniors from across the globe,” he said.
“The experience will enhance their ability on court and allow them to stay focused on achieving their long-term goals as players.
“Good luck and we can’t wait to see you all on court in Nanchang.”
Countries compete in a Team Championship for the Suhandinata Cup from September 30 – October 5, before the players take part in the Junior Championships for the Eye Level Cups from October 7 – 13.
More Information: https://corporate.bwfbadminton.com/events/world-junior-championships/