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Lucas Mazur and Lee Sam Seop: Receiving Recognition Once Again in Para-Badminton

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Lucas Mazur and Lee Sam Seop, previous recipients of the Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year award in 2016 and 2015 respectively, have once again made it to the shortlist for this prestigious recognition. The winner will be announced at the Players’ Reception and Gala Dinner in Dubai on the eve of the Dubai World Superseries Finals.

The Shortlist

The Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year award will be given to one of these four remarkable contenders: Lucas Mazur (France), Kim Jungjun (Korea), Lee Sam Seop (Korea), and Cheah Liek Hou (Malaysia). Similarly, the Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year award will be chosen from the following nominees: Rachel Choong (England), Yuma Yamazaki (Japan), Sujirat Pookkham (Thailand), and Amnouy Wetwithan (Thailand).

Let’s take a closer look at the accomplishments and highlights of these outstanding athletes.

Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year

Lucas Mazur (France)

  • SL 4 Men’s Singles (MS) and Men’s Doubles (MD)
  • Overall: 5 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze
  • Gold Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (MS)
  • Winner: Spanish Para-Badminton International (MS); Ireland Para-Badminton International (MS, MD); Japan Para-Badminton International (MS)
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Kim Jungjun (Korea)

  • WH 2 Men’s Singles (MS); Men’s Doubles (MD) and Mixed Doubles (XD)
  • Overall: 12 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • Gold Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (MS & MD)
  • Winner: Spanish Para-Badminton International (MS, MD, XD); Thailand Para-Badminton International (MS, MD); Japan Para-Badminton International (MS, XD); USA Para-Badminton International (MS, MD, XD)

Lee Sam Seop (Korea)

  • WH 1 Men’s Singles (MS); Men’s Doubles (MD) and Mixed Doubles (XD)
  • Overall: 7 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze
  • Gold Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (MS & MD)
  • Silver Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (XD)
  • Winner: Thailand Para-Badminton International (MD); Ireland Para-Badminton International (MS, MD); Japan Para-Badminton International (MD); USA Para-Badminton International (MD)

Cheah Liek Hou (Malaysia)

  • SU 5 Men’s Singles (MS) and Men’s Doubles (MD)
  • Overall: 9 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • Gold Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (MS)
  • Silver Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (MD)
  • Winner: Spanish Para-Badminton International (MS, MD); Thailand Para-Badminton International (MS, MD); Japan Para-Badminton International (MS, MD); USA Para-Badminton International (MS, MD)

Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year

Rachel Choong (England)

  • SS 6 Women’s Singles (WS); Women’s Doubles (WD); and Mixed Doubles (XD)
  • Overall: 9 Gold
  • Gold Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (WS, WD, XD)
  • Winner: Spanish Para-Badminton International (WS, XD); Ireland Para-Badminton International (WS, XD); Japan Para-Badminton International (WS, XD)

Yuma Yamazaki (Japan)

  • WH 2 Women’s Singles (WS) and Women’s Doubles (WD)
  • Overall: 5 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze
  • Winner: Peru Para-Badminton International (WS, WD); Japan Para-Badminton International (WS); USA Para-Badminton International (WS, WD)

Sujirat Pookkham (Thailand)

  • WH 1 Women’s Singles (WS); Women’s Doubles (WD); and Mixed Doubles (XD)
  • Overall: 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
  • Winner: Thailand Para-Badminton International (WS, WD); Ireland Para-Badminton International (XD); Japan Para-Badminton International (WS, WD)
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Amnouy Wetwithan (Thailand)

  • WH 2 Women’s Singles (WS); Women’s Doubles (WD); and Mixed Doubles (XD)
  • Overall: 7 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • Gold Medal: BWF Para-Badminton World Championships (XD)
  • Winner: Thailand Para-Badminton International (WS, WD); Ireland Para-Badminton International (WS, WD, XD); Japan Para-Badminton International (WD)

FAQs

  1. Who are the contenders for the Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year award?
    The nominees are Lucas Mazur (France), Kim Jungjun (Korea), Lee Sam Seop (Korea), and Cheah Liek Hou (Malaysia).

  2. Who are the nominees for the Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year award?
    The nominees are Rachel Choong (England), Yuma Yamazaki (Japan), Sujirat Pookkham (Thailand), and Amnouy Wetwithan (Thailand).

  3. When will the winners be announced?
    The winners will be announced at the Players’ Reception and Gala Dinner in Dubai on the eve of the Dubai World Superseries Finals.

Conclusion

The Para-Badminton community eagerly awaits the announcement of the Male and Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year awards. These exceptional athletes have showcased their talent and dedication throughout the season, and their achievements deserve to be recognized. We wish all the nominees the best of luck, and may their success inspire and motivate others in the world of Para-Badminton.

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