Henriett Koosz Secures Bronze at Spanish Para Badminton International
Austrian Paralympian claims third place in both singles and doubles at Vitoria tournament.
VITORIA, Spain – henriett Koosz, an Austrian Paralympian, captured two bronze medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025, a Level 2 BWF tournament held from March 4-9 in Vitoria. Koosz secured third place in the women’s singles WH1 class and also in the women’s doubles WH1 category,partnering with Annika Schröder of Germany.
Koosz, seeded third in the WH1 singles, began her tournament in a group of four. Her first match was against Guang-Chiou Hu of Chinese Taipei, the world number six. Koosz won the match 2-1 (21-15, 24-26, 21-15) after 50 minutes.
Building on this momentum,Koosz dominated her remaining group matches. She defeated Anna Wolny of Poland 2-0 (21-7, 21-8) and Auricelia Nunes Evangelista of Brazil 2-0 (21-5, 21-6) to secure her place in the quarterfinals.
Describe the WH1 class in Para Badminton, including the type of impairment it encompasses and the specific skills required for success in this category
Henriett Koosz Secures bronze at Spanish Para Badminton International
Austrian Paralympian claims third place in both singles and doubles at Vitoria tournament.
VITORIA, Spain – henriett koosz,an Austrian Paralympian,captured two bronze medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2025,a level 2 BWF tournament held from March 4-9 in Vitoria. Koosz secured third place in the womenS singles WH1 class and also in the women’s doubles WH1 category,partnering with Annika Schröder of Germany.
Koosz, seeded third in the WH1 singles, began her tournament in a group of four. Her first match was against Guang-Chiou Hu of Chinese Taipei, the world number six. Koosz won the match 2-1 (21-15, 24-26, 21-15) after 50 minutes.
Building on this momentum,Koosz dominated her remaining group matches. She defeated Anna Wolny of Poland 2-0 (21-7, 21-8) and Auricelia Nunes Evangelista of Brazil 2-0 (21-5, 21-6) to secure her place in the quarterfinals.
Q&A: Henriett Koosz’s Bronze Medal Triumph
- What is Para Badminton and the WH1 class?
- Para Badminton is badminton adapted for athletes with physical disabilities. The WH1 class, in which Koosz competes, is for athletes who compete in a wheelchair with severe impairments in the legs and trunk and limited or no arm function. It’s all about strategic play and powerful upper-body strength!
- What does “Level 2 BWF tournament” mean?
- The BWF (Badminton World Federation) organizes tournaments at various levels. Level 2 tournaments, like the Spanish Para Badminton International, are important events, offering ranking points and a chance for athletes to qualify for the Paralympics. The higher the level of the tournament, the more points the athletes can gain.
- How did Koosz perform in the singles tournament?
- Koosz, seeded third, won her group matches against Guang-Chiou Hu, Anna Wolny, and Auricelia Nunes Evangelista to secure her place in the quarterfinals.The article does not contain any details regarding the result of the quarterfinal match and onwards,but she did secure a bronze medal which means she was defeated in either the semi-finals or the third place match.
- Who is annika Schröder?
- Annika Schröder is a badminton player from Germany who partnered with Henriett Koosz in the women’s doubles WH1 category. Together, they won a bronze medal at the tournament showing the power of teamwork and collaboration on the court.
- How can I follow Para Badminton?
- You can follow Para Badminton through the BWF website and social media channels. Many tournaments are live-streamed,and you can find results and rankings there. It’s an inspiring sport to watch!
Henriett Koosz’s bronze medals are a testament to her dedication and skill. Support Para Badminton and celebrate the achievements of these incredible athletes!
