26 junior shuttlers out to represent Sibu in upcoming state-level meet in Kuching

SIBU (Feb 15): A total of 26 shuttlers have been selected from the Sibu Badminton Association’s junior tournament to represent this division at the state age-group competition, to be staged in Kuching next month.

The two-day tournament, which took place at the Catholic High School here, registered a total of 134 players.

Sibu Badminton Association president Ting Wei Ping officiated at the closing ceremony on Sunday.

In the Boys Under-16 Doubles category, Clement Lee and Samuel Kong emerged the winners.

In the Under-16 Singles events, Hazel Toh and Bryan Choo were the respective Girls and Boys champions.

Olivia Wong and Samantha Kong claimed the Girls Under-14 Doubles title; and the Dominic Eu-Hii Neng En pair, the Boys Under-14 Doubles.

Olivia was triumphant again in Girls Under-14 Singles, while Jonathan Chiong took the top spot in Boys Under-14 Singles.

The Nashley Wong-Suki Wong duo excelled in Girls Under-12 Doubles, and so did Benjamin Choo and Lau Yee Whei in Boys Under-12 Doubles.

Chanel Law and Lau Yee Whei were crowned winners of the Under-12 Girls and Boys Singles, respectively.

In Girls Under-10 Singles, Kayvee Asherynn Nicholas claimed the top spot, and in the Boys category, the title went to Lucas Ngui.

In his closing remarks, Ting congratulated the winners and reminded them, as well as those selected, of their Sibu representation at the upcoming Kuching outing.

“To our champions and medallists, congratulations!

“Your hard work, countless training sessions, early mornings, and sacrifices have paid off.

“Wear your medals not only with pride, but also with humility.

“To those who did not finish on the podium, remember this – every champion was once a beginner who refused to give up.

“Growth happens in the tough matches, in the close defeats, and in the moments when you choose to try again.

“Keep training, keep believing, and your time will come,” he said.

Ting also pointed out badminton as not merely a sport, but also ‘a true test of character, demanding focus, resilience, quick thinking, and respect for one’s opponent’.

Among those present were Sibu Badminton Association vice president Philip Kong and secretary Penghulu Yong King Sung.