Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024

BWF World Junior Championships Coming to Toronto, Canada

The BWF World Junior Championships, one of the most anticipated events in the world of badminton, will be held in Toronto, Canada next year. The prestigious tournament will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre, showcasing the best young talent from around the globe.

Hosting the Tournament

During a recent meeting in Australia, the Badminton World Federation accepted the bid from Badminton Canada to host the event in November 2018. The tournament will feature the World Junior Mixed Team Championships, also known as the Suhandinata Cup, followed by the individual World Junior Championships, known as the Eye Level Cups.

This will be the second time in four years that the Pan American region will host the World Junior Championships, with Lima, Peru having hosted the event in 2016. Canada previously hosted the BWF World Junior Championships in 2004 in Richmond.

Promoting Badminton in Canada

“We are pleased to announce the World Juniors will be returning to Canada. It is again an opportunity to promote badminton in one of our developing confederations,” said BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer.

The tournament provides a platform for the best junior players from around the world to compete and engage with each other. It is a great opportunity to witness the rise of the next generation of badminton stars.

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A Prime Venue

The Markham Pan Am Centre in Toronto is an ideal venue for the championships. Boasting eight competition courts, three warm-up courts, seating for 1,000 spectators, a fitness center, and meeting rooms, it provides an optimal setting for the tournament.

Badminton Canada’s President, Anil Kaul, highlighted the country’s history of hosting successful international events, including the World Championships in 1985 and the Pan Am Games in 2015. The bid also received support from the Mayor of the City of Markham, Frank Scarpitti, who praised the venue’s prime location and technical capabilities.

“We are very excited and pleased to welcome the World Juniors to Canada and to showcase badminton to our multi-cultural community,” said Kaul. “We expect great support for this event from people who have migrated from countries with strong badminton traditions. It will be a world-class tournament that we can all be proud of.”

FAQs

Q: When and where will the BWF World Junior Championships be held?

A: The BWF World Junior Championships will be held in Toronto, Canada at the Markham Pan Am Centre in November 2018.

Q: What events will take place during the championships?

A: The tournament will feature the World Junior Mixed Team Championships (Suhandinata Cup) followed by the individual World Junior Championships (Eye Level Cups).

Q: Is this the first time Canada is hosting the BWF World Junior Championships?

A: No, this will be the second time Canada is hosting the event. The previous edition was held in 2004 in Richmond.

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Q: How many courts does the Markham Pan Am Centre have?

A: The venue boasts eight competition courts and three warm-up courts.

Q: What support did the bid for hosting the championships receive?

A: The bid received support from the Mayor of the City of Markham, Frank Scarpitti, who praised the venue’s location and technical capabilities.

Summary

The BWF World Junior Championships are coming to Toronto, Canada in November 2018. The tournament will be held at the Markham Pan Am Centre and will feature the World Junior Mixed Team Championships followed by the individual World Junior Championships. This is an exciting opportunity for Canada to promote badminton and showcase its vibrant badminton community. The venue, with its state-of-the-art facilities, will provide the perfect stage for the young talents from around the world to compete and engage with each other. The BWF World Junior Championships promise to be a world-class event that fans and players alike can be proud of.

To learn more about the BWF World Junior Championships, visit Carnegiecentre.com.