Photos & Results: Junior Badminton Tournament
A total of 42 players competed in the 3rd Annual U12 and U14 National Junior Badminton Tournaments on November 1, with young athletes showcasing their skills across singles and doubles competitions.
A spokesperson said, “The tournament was organised by Junior Coach Emma Moran-Lee, with members of the adult and U16/U18 national teams generously giving their time to coach, encourage and support the young players throughout the day. This commitment to giving back is an important part of developing badminton in Bermuda, sharing knowledge and experience, and inspiring the next generation of players.
U14 Boys
Singles
- Winner: Mason Smith
- Runner-up: Edward Ross
- 3rd Place: Charles Balderas
“Ten boys competed for the U14 singles title, beginning with a round-robin format across two pools before progressing to the knockout stages.
“Mason Smith and Edward Ross were closely matched in an exciting final, with Mason eventually claiming the title with a 21–14 victory. In the third-place playoff, Charles Balderas defeated James Wallace 21–16 to secure third place.
Doubles
- Winners: Joseph Yammine and Charles Balderas
- Runners-up: Mason Smith and James Wallace
- 3rd Place: Oran Lynch and Kaiden DeSilva
“Joseph Yammine and Charles Balderas dominated the doubles competition, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament to claim the championship. Their consistent performances and strong partnership were impressive throughout the event.
U12 Boys
Singles
- Winner: Zach McClure
- Runner-up: William Biram
- 3rd Place: Narayan Dhesi
“Sixteen boys competed in the U12 singles event, beginning with a round-robin competition across four pools before advancing to the knockout stages.
“Zach McClure produced an outstanding performance, remaining unbeaten throughout the day to claim the national title with a 21–15 victory over William Biram in the final. The third-place playoff provided plenty of excitement, with Narayan Dhesi edging out Ethan Weaver in a nail-biting 21–20 finish.
Doubles
- Winners: Levi Mello and Zach McClure
- Runners-up: William Biram and Landon Boorman
- 3rd Place: Elliott St Laurent and Ethan Weaver
“For many of the boys, this was their first experience competing in a doubles tournament. They demonstrated tremendous progress throughout the competition, developing their understanding of teamwork and communication while thoroughly enjoying the experience.
“Levi Mello and Zach McClure remained unbeaten to take the title, displaying excellent communication and teamwork throughout the event.
U14 Girls
Singles
- Winner: Emmalyn Tothong
- Runner-up: Ava Swart
- 3rd Place: Madeleine McBain
“Emmalyn Tothong delivered an excellent performance, winning all her matches to successfully defend her U14 National Singles title from last year.
Doubles
- Winners: Emmalyn Tothong and Hanako Kitade
- Runners-up: Madeleine McBain and Ava Swart
- 3rd Place: Jeanne Prabis and Maddie Branco
“Emmalyn Tothong and Hanako Kitade continued their success as a doubles partnership, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition to successfully defend their title from last year.
“The third-place playoff provided plenty of excitement, with Jeanne Prabis and Maddie Branco facing Avantika Pai and Georgia Rose in a closely contested match. After splitting the first two games, the pairs went into a deciding third game, which Jeanne and Maddie won 21–18 to secure third place.
U12 Girls
Singles
- Winner: Aleisha Siddiqi
- Runner-up: Leona Tyers
- 3rd Place: Evangeline York
“For many of the girls, this was their first experience competing in a badminton tournament. They showed tremendous improvement throughout the day, gaining confidence and valuable match experience.
“Aleisha Siddiqi produced an excellent performance, winning all her matches to claim the U12 National Singles title. She demonstrated great confidence and determination on court.
Doubles
- Winners: Aleisha Siddiqi and Leona Tyers
- Runners-up: Willa Mir and Evangeline York
- 3rd Place: Samirah Outerbridge and Arya-Rose Zuill
“All three pairs demonstrated excellent development in their teamwork and communication on court, showing great promise for the future of junior badminton in Bermuda.
“Aleisha Siddiqi and Leona Tyers remained unbeaten throughout the competition to claim the doubles title, capping off an excellent tournament for both players.
Thank You to Our Supporters
“The Junior Badminton Association would like to extend a huge thank you to all the parents for their continued support throughout the day. Their encouragement and assistance with tidying the gym at the end of a long weekend were very much appreciated.
“A special thank you goes to BGA and Butterfield & Vallis for their generous donations of food and drinks, ensuring players had plenty of healthy snacks and refreshments to stay energised throughout the competition.
“Finally, we are extremely grateful to all the volunteers who generously gave their time to score matches and help keep the tournament running smoothly and on schedule. Their contribution was invaluable to the success of the event.
“The Junior Badminton Association is proud to see the continued development of junior badminton in Bermuda. With the support of our coaches, national team players, parents, sponsors and volunteers, we look forward to seeing these young athletes continue to develop their skills, confidence and passion for the sport.”
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