Eight pairs gathered at WRFC for our 53rd tournament, an evening that welcomed first-time players, showcased young talent, and crowned a new champion duo.
八支组合齐聚WRFC，迎来第53届赛事。这个夜晚见证了新面孔的亮相、年轻球员的闪耀，以及新冠军的诞生。
🏆 Group Stage Battles
Group A (handicap points shown in brackets):
| Position | Pair | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anthony & Joyce (-5) | Champions of group |
| 2nd | Guru & Varshan (+1) | Qualified for knockout |
| 3rd | Tony & James (+1) | |
| 4th | Wu & David (+4) |
Group B:
| Position | Pair | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ram & Nethra (-2) | Champions of group |
| 2nd | Jonni & Joel (0) | Qualified for knockout |
| 3rd | Sam & Varun (+1) | |
| 4th | Dillon & Jonny (+8) |
Special mentions: Joyce, Jonny, and James were first-time participants in our tournaments, while Dillon & Jonny were the two youngest boys on court – a glimpse of the future of our sport!
👑 Knockout & Final
The top two from each group advanced to the semi-finals, with the bottom two entering a separate knockout.
In a thrilling final, Anthony & Joyce emerged victorious, claiming the title and earning the Swifties Champion custom T‑shirts. Runners-up Ram & Nethra delivered a strong performance throughout the night.
🎾 Shuttles & Partners
All matches were played using Skyfeather A+ shuttles, providing consistent flight and durability. We thank our partners:
- Swifties – For the champion shirts and ongoing support
- Skyfeather – For the official tournament shuttlecocks
🙌 Thank You
A big thank you to all eight pairs for making the 53rd another memorable night. Whether first-timer or regular, young or experienced, your energy makes this community what it is.
See you at the next tournament! 🏸
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We would also like to thank our other partners:
- Academic body promoting TCM integration (www.kingscicm.org)
- Home Care Agencies, Mary’s Team
- Chinese cuisine in Waterloo, central London, Culture grub
- TikTok Agency – Creator Network New Hope UK
- Yiling Lianhua Qing Wen Shop Online
- Chinese Cuisine Waterloo Culture Grub
- The Chinese Tui Na & Reflexology Therapists Association UK
- Henan Overseas Business Association Network.
- Acupuncture in Hackney, Herbal Zen
- Waterloo Dry Cleaners & Clothing alterations – Repairs, dry cleaning and Yongkong Massage centre
- Chinese Massage Golden Herbs in Chingford
- Acupuncture clinic in Gravesend, Living Centre
- Chinese massage therapy in Walthamstow Forest, East London , Oriental Health Oasis
- Chinese massage therapy in Ashford, Kent , Oriental Health Oasis
- Chinese massage therapy in Hastings, East Sussex, Hong Kong style therapy
- Chinese massage therapy in Brighton & Hove, Best Friends
- Chinese massage therapy in Horley, Surrey, Lisa Relaxing Garden
- Chinese massage therapy in Swansea, Wales, Chinese Massage Centre
- Chinese massage therapy in Bilston, West Midland, Dream Hands
- Chinese massage therapy in Belfast, North Ireland, Angel Touch
- The King’s Centre for Integrative Chinese Medicine, kingscicm.org
We would also like to express our gratitude to our former sponsors:
- Aston Meadows nursing home , ashtonmeadows.co.uk
- Flavour Hubb @ WRFC, flavourhubb.com
- Love Sushi & Ramen, thelovesushi.co.uk
- Swift Badminton, swifties.co.uk
- Mai Thai Lounge & Bar: maithaideli.com