The 2026 Beyond Bank Junior Classic (Geelong) took place at the Badminton Geelong Stadium on Saturday, April 18.
As a key fixture in the junior calendar, this event serves as a vital bridge for young athletes across the U12, U15, and U18 age categories. By bringing high-quality competition directly to regional Victoria, the Classic ensures that the sport remains accessible to all players, regardless of their location. These regional initiatives are essential to the Badminton Victoria pathway, providing local players the opportunity to showcase their skills, gain experience, and compete in a professional environment close to home.
Results Summary
Age 10 - 12
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Event
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Winner
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Runner Up
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Boys Singles
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Kevin Rui kai Gong
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Anay Rathaur
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Girls Singles
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Andrea Wong
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Aarna Sapehiyia
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Boys Doubles
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Kevin Rui kai Gong & Rafael Kim
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Anay Rathaur & Deon Shiju
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Girls Doubles
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Peyton Richardson & Aarna Sapehiyia
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Zoe Lagman & Andrea Wong
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Mixed Doubles
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Anay Rathaur & Millie Liversage
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Isaac Francis & Andrea Wong
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Age 13 - 15
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Event
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Winner
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Runner Up
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Boys Singles
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Adam Lagman
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Luke Jia Lim
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Girls Singles
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Alva Shea
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Ella Li
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Boys Doubles
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Adam Lagman & Luke Jia Lim
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Haolei Lin & Colin Wong
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Girls Doubles
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Ella Li & Mia Yi
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Daisy Shaw & Alva Shea
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Mixed Doubles
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Luke Jia Lim & Kristine Mott
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Jonathan Haoyuan Luo & Alva Shea
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Age 16 - 18
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Event
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Winner
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Runner Up
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Boys Singles
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Louis Liu
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Nyi Tipyi Soung
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Girls Singles
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Abilashini Palanisamy
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Phm Tan Tina
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Boys Doubles
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Nyi Tipyi Soung & Michael Tanner
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Hunter Beirne & Paddy Casey
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Mixed Doubles
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Louis Liu & Abilashini Palanisamy
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Ko Tipyi Soung & Phm Tan Tina
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Ready for the next one? Entries for the next Beyond Bank Junior Classic series are now OPEN! Don't miss your chance to compete - register here!
