The countdown is on for an exciting showcase of badminton, with close to 300 students making their way to Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua to contest the national secondary and tertiary titles next week. Among these players will be several who have found success for their school and are now aiming to continue their performance at tertiary level.

Glenn Quintal, Porirua’s Recreation Manager, says hosting this Badminton NZ tournament, the first of its kind, is an excellent opportunity for his staff, and for the city.

“We love holding unique events at Te Rauparaha Arena, and this is the first time we have had a badminton festival like this. We welcome all the players and supporters to our city and hope they enjoy our facility.

”This badminton festival is a new event, piloted by Badminton New Zealand, bringing together schools and tertiary institutes to create sustainable pathways and aims to retain school leavers in sport. Each year, over 10,000 secondary school students participate in badminton at school, but at tertiary level, the number of players drops significantly – a challenge shared by many sports bodies around the country.

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Article added: Thursday 29 August 2019