Winners of the u-17 national badminton champs crowned
According to Vicky Fenny, EGBA junior secretary, the coaches were pleased with the result.
The u-17 South African National Badminton Championships were held recently at the Eastern Gauteng Badminton Association (EGBA) home ground, John Barrable Hall.
The winners were as follows:
• Boys’ singles: Neil van Wyk (Border)
• Girls’ singles: Amy Ackerman (EGBA)
• Boys’ doubles: Heather Delport (KZN) and Sherav Maharaj (KZN)
• Girls’ doubles: Amy Ackerman (EGBA) and Mia Labuschagne (Border)
• Mixed doubles: Sherav Maharaj (KZN) and Ulysha Padayachee (KZN)
According to Vicky Fenny, EGBA junior secretary, the coaches were pleased with the result, as this was the first South African Championship/Badminton Tournament that Badminton SA has been able to have since the start of lockdown.
“The players showed a lot of heart and dedication to their sport with a good result,” she stated.
If you would like to sign up for the EGBA Badminton team or for more information on the sport contact Stewart Carson on 071 700 1768.
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