BadmintonWAunder15s 2019: WA fights for gold at 10 am tomorrow against Vic 1.

Dear readers

The WA state team under Yuli's coaching and Annie's management will be fighting for gold tomorrow. President Lily is the team umpire pushing everyone forward 1 game at a time.

Oh, yes, Sok Teoh is the Asst Manager. The team also had the help of elder brothers Kai Jie, Kai Chen, Jaz and Tyz and of course Xiang and Jasper to inspire and coach them.

The last time WA fought for gold was in 2012 when Tyz was captain, Jaz was asst coach, Annie was umpire and I was the manager with Kim Rogers as head coach.

We fought NSW 1 but could only manage a silver. We beat Vic 1 for the first time in many years to get to the gold medal fight.

This time, WA beat NSW 1. This is the first time in known history that WA has beaten NSW 1 relegating them to the bronze medal. And it was such a close fight. We won by 1 set in a 4-4 match. The team was fantastic and cohesive. Every one played their part. Some did more but every one made WA proud.

So tomorrow we will face off Vic 1. The match starts at 10 am. I have had to reschedule a few appointments so that I can get to Kingsway.

Can new history be made?

We need every one's support to get the team there. I have just been told that NSW 1 lost 1/7 to Vic 1 today.

That means it will be a hard fight. However, it is not impossible. Going in as under dogs yet again.

I know Yuli will be praying hard tonight.

Any way, a report of what happened today:

The young WA 2 team faced off Vic 1 and had to concede all their matches.

They then had to play Vic 2. This time they did better. Timothy and Damien managed a first doubles win. Timothy also managed a singles win in 2 sets against Gavin Li. Unfortunately, the girls were not strong enough and lost their singles and doubles. Cindy and Damien managed their first mixed doubles win.

The final score of 5/3 was close. Unfortunately that is the end of the team event for the Scorpions. They are ranked 7 out of 8 as Geraldton had forfeited for health reasons as there was a gastro outbreak for their team. WA 2 does not have a game tomorrow.

As Geraldton had forfeited WA 1 did not have to play in the morning.

They however had to make sure they beat NSW2 to ensure a spot in the finals.

WA 1 did not disappoint.

Theodore and Jonny did short work of X He and Asher in 2 sets below 10. They are getting stronger as a team.

Bernice and Joanna also had 2 easy sets against J Donald and Phoebe.

Next Theodore stepped in against Asher. Theodore also managed a below 10 win. He is getting stronger and more confident.

Vevina played her first single for WA1. She managed a win on the first set against Phoebe. Both girls were slugging it out and shouting sold and getting into the game. Vevina lost the 2nd set and also the 3rd. Her skills has improved through the tournament. I think she can still play next year.

Jonny then went in against Asher. He was promised a prize if he beat the other player under 5. He missed out winning at 21/6 and 21/13. He has had an easy run in singles. Tomorrow will be his toughest test. If he beats the Vic 1 player, he will be ranked no. 1. And he is still eligible to play next year.

Julian and Vevina had their first doubles win against A Fang and Kustiadi.

Jonny and Bernice also had easy wins against Donald and Asher.