It took place at the Abragão Sports Pavilion in Penafiel throughout the day on 25 November.
Classes: Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19.
Clubs and schools present: “Ass. Desp. Rumo ao Futuro de Fafe”, Invicta Badminton Club, Braga Sporting Club, Oliveira de Frades Badminton Club, Aver-o-Mar School, Gaia Badminton Fan Club and Campo Secondary School, Valongo.
Participants: 44 male athletes and 25 female athletes.
RESULTS
Under 11 Men’s Singles – 1st place Adriano Junior (5ºC)
Under 11 Singular Female – 3rd place Adriano Rita Gomes (5ºC)
Sub 13 Singular Female – 1st place Letícia Rigor (6ºF)
Under 13 Men’s Singles – 3rd place David Silva (6ºF).
For the youngsters it was their first competition outside their school and their first with opponents from other clubs and schools. The first difficulties and some weeping and gnashing of teeth; a lot of sweat and tired legs, due to the constant movement required in what is the fastest racquet sport in the world; a healthy spirit of tranquillity and great socialising among all the participants; although we are still at the beginning, we have been evolving very positively in the techniques we have already learnt – Long Service, Clear, Backhand and Short Service. New strokes will now be introduced – Lob, Remate, Amortie, Drive… New weapons to diversify the fight on the court.
For the older players, who have been playing the sport for a year, it’s another moment of technical and tactical “fine-tuning”; taking part in these tournaments organised by the Portuguese Badminton Federation allows them to gain an insight into the game and a whole new competitive rhythm.
