Advanced Winter Badminton Training Concludes with Competitive Tournament

The advanced winter training for badminton ended on 28th January 2023, with 26 participants from 7 different districts (Thimphu, Haa, Dagana, Samtse, Tsirang, Wangdue and Punakha) taking part in the program. The training was focused on improving the skills and techniques of the badminton players, as well as providing them with the opportunity to compete against one another and showcase their skills and abilities.

The conclusion of the training was marked by a tournament, in which the players were evaluated on their performance by a panel of coaches. The tournament provided an opportunity for the athletes to demonstrate their progress and for the coaches and scouts to identify any potential future stars of the sport.

The training was a success, with many of the participants showing significant improvement in their abilities over the course of the program. The coaches were impressed by the level of talent and dedication displayed by the players, and several of them have been identified as potential athletes for future competitions.

Overall, the advanced winter training was a valuable experience for all of the participants, providing them with the opportunity to develop their skills and to be recognized for their talent. The tournament at the end of the training was a fitting conclusion, highlighting the progress made by the players and providing a platform for potential future athletes to be discovered.

Result of Third Weekend Ranked Tournament:

Men’s Singles:

First: Avik Balampaki

Second: Dorji Nima

Third: Tashi Norbu

Fourth: Jigsel T Wangyel

MEN’S SINGLES RANKING (28/01/2023)
Rank Name W1 Points W2 Points W3 Points Total
1 Avik Balampaki 219 342 344 905
2 Tshering Dendup 242 342 254 838
3 Dorji Nima 226 279 310 815
4 Jigsel Tandin Wangyel 268 242 273 783
5 Ngawang Rigsel Jurmey 342 209 202 753
6 Priyanshu Subba 256 221 258 735
7 Phuntsho Wangchuk 189 242 289 720
8 Tashi Norbu 185 242 292 719
9 Pema Thinley 242 221 203 666
10 Tshering Lhendup 171 209 271 651
11 Tshering Sangay Phuntsho 268 192 178 638
12 Sonam Phuntsho Tsheten 181 242 189 612
13 Kinga Tshering 226 192 171 589
14 Nim Sangay 228 149 198 575
15 Deepak Acharya 252 124 196 572
16 Dechen Penjor 252 279 0 531
17 Sonam Tshering Dorji 204 124 185 513
18 Sonam Gurung 171 149 181 501

Women’s Singles:

First: Phunstho Dema

Second: Namgay Dem

Third: Kinley Wangmo

Fourth: YEshi Tenzin Lhamo

Women’s Singles Ranking (28/01/2023)
Rank Name W1 Points W2 Points W3 Points Total
1 Phuntsho Dema 342 278 357 977
2 Namgay Dem 256 342 295 893
3 Kuenzang Choden 204 342 221 767
4 Kinley Wangmo 228 278 242 748
5 Yeshi Tenzin Lhamo 181 219 222 622
6 Jigme Sonam Droelkar 189 219 185 593
7 Kenzang Deolkar Gurung 219 143 146 508
8 Lhazin Namgay 185 143 160 488