The 59th edition of our tournament was one for the history books. With near 20 pairs competing, it was our largest turnout ever, featuring some of the highest‑level badminton we’ve ever seen. The night delivered drama, incredible rallies, and a final that will be remembered for a long time. 🏸🔥
The final was nothing short of spectacular. Anthony & Ruzza found themselves staring at defeat, trailing 18‑20 with the championship slipping away.
But they refused to give up.
Fighting back point by point, they clawed their way to deuce and beyond, eventually sealing the match with a stunning 27‑25 victory – one of the greatest finals in our tournament history. 👏
The runners‑up Ashbash and Qamar pushed them all the way in a truly memorable contest.
📊 Tournament Format
With the high number of entries, the tournament was run across multiple groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the quarter‑finals. All matches were played with handicap points applied to ensure fair and competitive games.
Anthony & Ruzza topped the group with 4 wins, followed by Qamar & Ash in 2nd place.
Table showing Group B results for the 59th WR&FC Swifties Badminton Tournament. Eden & Kris finished 1st with 4 wins, followed by Bernice & Stuart in 2nd with 3 wins. Dillon & ? were 3rd with 2 wins, Rohan & Silas 4th with 1 win, and Lev & Alvin 5th with 0 wins. Handicap points are also shown.
Group C Results – 59th Tournament 📊
Michael & Charlie topped the group with 4 wins, followed by Andy & Thi in 2nd place with 3 wins.Group D Standings – 59th Tournament 🏸
1st: Andrew & Sarthak (3 wins) 2nd: Allan & Vikram (3 wins) 3rd: Min & Viresh (3 wins) 4th: Taira & Luke D (1 win) 5th: Chen & Murugan (0 wins)
🏸 Knockout Stage
Quarter-Finals:
Match
Winner
Score
QF1: A1 vs B2 (Anthony & Ruzza vs Bernice & Stuart)
Anthony & Ruzza
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QF2: C1 vs D2 (Michael & Charlie vs Allan & Vikram)
Michael & Charlie
21-17
QF3: B1 vs A2 (Eden & Kris vs Qamar & Ash)
Eden & Kris
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QF4: D1 vs C2 (Andrew & Sarthak vs Andy & Thi)
Andy & Thi
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Semi-Finals:
Match
Winner
Score
SF1: A1 vs B1 (Anthony & Ruzza vs Eden & Kris)
Anthony & Ruzza
21-17
SF2: C1 vs A2 (Michael & Charlie vs Andy & Thi)
Andy & Thi
21-17
Final:
Match
Winner
Score
Final: Anthony & Ruzza vs Andy & Thi
Anthony & Ruzza
27-25
🎁 Special Prizes
This tournament featured some truly unique prizes:
Champions (Anthony & Ruzza):
Swifties champion T‑shirt
Signed copies of Fault Light: Freed by Aria Noon – presented in person by the author 📚✍️
A Special Moment – Books Presented to Champions 📚🏆
Author Aria Noon presents signed copies of her debut novel Fault Light: Freed to champions Anthony & Ruzza. Also pictured: Bernice (WRFC Board Member).
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this tournament possible:
Aria Noon – for generously donating and personally presenting signed copies of her debut novel, Fault Light: Freed, to our champions. A brilliant addition to our prize pool! 📖 🌐 arianoon.com | 📚 Fault Light: Freed on Amazon
Bernice (WRFC Board Member) – for presenting the medals and trophies.
Swifties – for providing the champion T‑shirts and runner‑up prizes. 🔗 swifties.co.uk
SkyFeather – for supplying high‑quality shuttlecocks. 🔗 skyfeather.co.uk
WRFC – for hosting and supporting our growing badminton community. 🔗 wrfc.co.uk(or use the specific club website if different)
Unfortunately, a few players couldn’t find a partner this time – we hope to see you at the next tournament! The growing interest in our events is a testament to the strength of our badminton community.
📸 Group Photo
🎥 Full Match Recordings
Relive every rally from the 59th WR&FC Swifties Badminton Tournament. Full match recordings from Courts 1, 3 and 4 are available below – Court 2 was not recorded.
Court 3 – Live Stream
Court 1 – Live Stream
Court 4 – Live Stream
📩 Get Involved
We are always looking for prize donors, sponsors, and new players to join our growing badminton family. If you are interested in supporting our tournaments or the ACCSEA “Help Children Play Badminton” project, please get in touch.
