Enns Badminton Club Shines at International Tournament in Italy
ENN, Austria – Young badminton players helene Linninger and Paul Gérard from Askö Enns have achieved remarkable success at teh “Bozner Frühling” international youth tournament in South Tyrol, Italy, securing silver and bronze medals respectively.
Linninger Claims Double Silver in International Debut
Helene linninger made an impressive international debut, winning silver in the U17 women’s doubles with partner Theresa Reindl from Salzburg. She also secured a second silver medal in the mixed doubles category alongside her Czech partner,Dinh Nhat Long. Michael Peter Giel, chairman of the Enns Askö badminton club, expressed immense pride in Linninger’s achievements.
Gérard Takes Bronze in U11 Mixed Doubles
Paul Gérard also reached the podium, earning a bronze medal in the U11 mixed doubles with Elisa Dander from Tyrol. Emma Gérard, while not medaling this time, gained valuable experience competing at the international level. This marks Paul’s third international medal at just nine years old.
Over 330 Young Athletes participate
The tournament in Bolzano attracted over 330 young badminton players,providing a high-level competitive surroundings. Siblings Emma and Paul Gérard,along with Helene Linninger,represented Askö Enns,competing against players from over 20 nations and gaining invaluable experience.
Beyond the medalists, how did the other members of the Enns Badminton Club perform at the “Bozner Frühling” tournament?
Enns Badminton Club Shines at international Tournament in Italy: Q&A
Following the success of the enns Badminton club at the “Bozner Frühling” international tournament, here are some frequently asked questions to provide further insights into the event:
Q&A
- Who are the key players from the Enns Badminton Club who excelled?
- Helene Linninger and Paul Gérard were the star performers. Linninger won two silver medals, while Gérard secured a bronze.
- What specific events did Helene Linninger compete in and what were her results?
- Linninger competed in U17 women’s doubles (silver with Theresa Reindl) and mixed doubles (silver with Dinh Nhat Long).
- What category did Paul Gérard win a medal in?
- Paul Gérard won a bronze medal in the U11 mixed doubles, partnered with elisa Dander.
- How many young athletes participated in the tournament?
- Over 330 young badminton players from more than 20 nations competed in Bolzano.
- What makes this tournament a notable milestone for the Enns players?
- For many, like Helene Linninger, it was their international debut. for Paul Gérard, it was his third international medal at only nine years old. It offered invaluable competitive experience.
- What is “Bozner frühling”?
- “Bozner Frühling” is the German name of the city Bolzano, where the tournament was held. In English Bolzano translates to “Bolzano Spring”.
- What is the “U17” and “U11” categories?
- U17 and U11 refer to age categories, with U17 representing players under 17 years old and U11 players under 11 years old.
The Enns Badminton Club’s success at the “Bozner Frühling” highlights the dedication and talent within the club. Keep an eye out for these rising stars as they continue their badminton journey!
