2025 National Para Badminton Championships in Altona

NSW was represented by Arika Shetty, Brandon Poon, and Laurie Lawira, supported by coach Victoria Wang, at the 2025 National Para Badminton Championships in Altona.

Individual Highlights

Arika Shetty

🥇 SL4 Women’s Singles

🥇 SL3-SU5 Women’s Doubles with Caitlin Dransfield (WA)

🥇 SL3-SU5 Mixed Doubles with Lachlan Boulton (SA)

Brandon Poon

🥈 SL3/SL4 Men’s Singles

🥈 SL3-SU5 Men’s Doubles with Michael Simpkins (VIC)

🥈 SL3-SU5 Mixed Doubles with Zashka Gunson (SA)

The NSW Team also earned bronze in the Teams Event, strengthened by the support of Adam Georgelin (VIC) and Bree Wright (VIC) in the WH categories. Their performance demonstrated great sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the competition.

Beyond the medals, the event highlighted the incredible dedication of all athletes, volunteers, and officials.

📋 View the full results here:

https://ba.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/winners.aspx…

📸 Photo credit: @adamcyf_production