Top 8 Finish for Côte-Nord Badminton Duo at National Championships
Québec City – nathaniel mckenzie and Maggy Émond-Brisson, representing the Rouge et Or of Université Laval, concluded the Canadian University Badminton Championship held in Quebec City from March 14-16 with a top 8 finish in mixed doubles.
The Université Laval team,with Mckenzie hailing from Uashat mak Mani-utenam and Émond-Brisson from Les Escoumins,hosted the national tournament.
Rouge et Or Secure Fourth Place in Team Competition
Université Laval’s strong performance led to a fourth-place finish in the team competition, marking the third time in four years that the Rouge et Or have achieved a top 4 national ranking.
Individual Success for Mckenzie and Émond-Brisson
In the individual events, Mckenzie and Émond-Brisson teamed up for the mixed doubles competition, where their strong performance led them to the quarter-finals before their run ended. Mckenzie also reached the quarter-finals in men’s doubles.
**Considering McKenzie and Émond-Brisson’s hometown,how might their participation in the national championships contribute to community pride in Côte-Nord?**
Top 8 Finish for Côte-Nord badminton Duo at National Championships
Québec city – Nathaniel McKenzie and Maggy Émond-Brisson,representing the Rouge et or of Université Laval,concluded the Canadian University Badminton Championship held in Quebec city from March 14-16 with a top 8 finish in mixed doubles.
the Université Laval team, with McKenzie hailing from Uashat mak Mani-utenam and Émond-Brisson from Les Escoumins, hosted the national tournament.
Rouge et Or Secure Fourth Place in Team Competition
Université Laval’s strong performance led to a fourth-place finish in the team competition, marking the third time in four years that the Rouge et Or have achieved a top 4 national ranking.
Individual Success for McKenzie and Émond-Brisson
In the individual events, McKenzie and Émond-Brisson teamed up for the mixed doubles competition, where their strong performance led them to the quarter-finals before their run ended. McKenzie also reached the quarter-finals in men’s doubles.
Q&A: Côte-Nord Badminton Duo at National Championships
Q: Where and when was the Canadian University Badminton Championship held?
A: The tournament took place in Quebec city from March 14-16.
Q: Who represented Université Laval at the tournament?
A: Nathaniel McKenzie and Maggy Émond-Brisson represented the rouge et Or.
Q: What specific achievements did McKenzie and Émond-Brisson have in the individual events?
A: They achieved a top 8 finish in mixed doubles and reached the quarter-finals. McKenzie additionally reached the quarter-finals in men’s doubles.
Q: How did Université Laval perform in the team competition?
A: They secured fourth place, their third top-4 national ranking in the last four years.
Q: What are the hometowns of the players?
A: McKenzie is from Uashat mak Mani-utenam, and Émond-Brisson is from Les Escoumins, both in the Côte-nord region.
Q: What is the meaning of the Rouge et Or’s team performance?
A: It demonstrates the ongoing strength and competitiveness of the Université Laval badminton program.
Tip: Supporting university sports teams like this one helps foster local talent and builds community pride.
Trivia: Badminton is a sport that requires both stamina and finesse, testing the limits of athletes.
McKenzie and Émond-Brisson’s success highlights the potential of athletes from Côte-Nord and the excellence of the Rouge et Or program.
