Victorians at the 2017 TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup
Leading the way for badminton in Australia, the state of Victoria has long been represented exceptionally well on a national and international stage. Which is why it comes as no surprise that the best of Victorian badminton players were selected for the Australian Team of the 2017 BWF TOTAL Sudirman Cup to be held at Gold Coast, Queensland this May 21 - 28.
If you plan on going up to the sunshine state to catch all the action, be sure you know the Victorians you would cheer for! Here's a little bit about the elite Victorian athletes competing in one of the world's most prestigious sports competitions in history:
MEN'S TEAM - Victorian Players
Age: 22
Plays: Right-handed
Affiliation: Badminton Academy of Victoria
Favourite Badminton Shot: Net Kill
Secret Talent: Buffet
Age: 23
Plays: Right-handed
Affiliation: Badminton Academy of Victoria
Favourite Badminton Shot: Powerful rear court clear winners
Secret Talent: Consuming high temperature foods hastily
Age: 23
Plays: Left-handed
Affiliation: HP Badminton
Favourite Badminton Shot: Service
Secret Talent: Photography
Age: 21
Plays: Right-handed
Affiliation: Western Suburbs Badminton Association
Favourite Badminton Shot: Jump Smash
Secret Talent: Punctuality
WOMEN'S TEAM - Victorian Players
Age: 18
Plays: Right-handed
Affiliation: Badminton Academy of Victoria
Favourite Badminton Shot: Net roll
Secret Talent: Looking like a pineapple
Age: 21
Plays: Right-handed
Affiliation: Play Badminton
Favourite Badminton Shot: Deceptive drop
Secret Talent: Sleep laughing
To catch the Australian team in action, make sure you secure your official tickets here for the 2017 BWF TOTAL Sudirman Cup.
To view the full schedule of matches in the 2017 BWF TOTAL Sudirman Cup, visit the event website here.
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