IT\u2019S an exciting time to be a badminton fan, with several major tournaments coming to Bendigo this year.<\/p>\n
In September, Badminton Victoria is bringing the Protech Bendigo Open and Graded tournament, as well as the Bendigo Junior Classic, to the region.<\/p>\n
BV executive general manager TJ Weistra said the Protech Elite Series includes a line-up of Olympians and Commonwealth Games athletes, while the Junior Classic is for the best up-and-coming talent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am beyond excited to bring back one of our flagship events to regional Victoria, the Protech Elite Series,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBendigo has proven to be an excellent city, host, and venue for key badminton events in Australia and I can\u2019t wait to see the top players in Australia descend on Bendigo once again for some fantastic badminton.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bendigo Eaglehawk Badminton Association president Sam Daykin said the club members are looking forward to taking part in the events.<\/p>\n
\u201c[The association] is excited to be hosting the first Bendigo Junior Classic and a tournament in the Protect Elite Series,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith over $6000 in Prize Money, this will see Australia\u2019s best badminton players come to Bendigo to challenge for this prestigious tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n
A badminton line judge training course held as part of the events to help players and members earn a new qualification.<\/p>\n
A month later, BEBA will host the Bendigo International, which will bring together 200 competitors from Australia and around the world.<\/p>\n
Funding for the tournament comes from the State Government\u2019s Significant Sporting Events program.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted the Victorian Government is helping bring the best badminton participants to regional Victoria,\u201d Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage the community to come along and enjoy this action-packed event right in our own backyard.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program also funded the Australian National Badminton Championships, which will be held at BEBA in April 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
IT\u2019S an exciting time to be a badminton fan, with several major tournaments coming to Bendigo this year. In September, Badminton Victoria is bringing the Protech Bendigo Open and Graded tournament, as well as the Bendigo Junior Classic, to the region. BV executive general manager TJ Weistra said the Protech Elite Series includes a line-up […]<\/p>\n