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Badminton players participating in the coming Yonex Australian Badminton Open (ABO) gave demonstration of some of the actions that will take place at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour beginning 2 April 2013.
In the lead up to the Yonex Australian Badminton Tournament, a media press launch took place last 13 February 2013 at the Chinese Gardens, also at the Darling Harbour.
Players participating in the tournament including Australia’s hopeful in the junior rank Seng Lowe showed the media people a glimpse of the actions taking place at the tournament.
Tournament Director Loke Poh Wong expressed his excitement for the upcoming competition as badminton players around the globe challenge the Australian National Squad and play for the winning prize of $120,000.
To book tickets or find out more information about this not-to-be-missed event, visit www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au/
SBS radio producer Ronald Manila and photographer Nikki Lagrito and yours truly were among those who attended the media launch of the badminton tournament.
A national comp in badminton is a smash in the right direction, Australia cannot float foever in this sport, while many other countries including neighboring SEA countries are emerging as giants in this sport,