PBAD Grassroots Development Program, target na maka-ginto muli sa BAT YONEX

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00:00 After winning the Bationics Patuntani Junior International Series 2023,

00:07 what is the plan of the Philippine Badminton Association of PBAD Grassroots Development for the next year?

00:14 That's what Bernadette Tinoy of PTV Sports will tell us.

00:16 JR Pandy and Mary Destiny Untal did not win the medal

00:26 of the U-17 Mixed Doubles after winning the Bationics Patuntani Junior International Series 2023 in Thailand.

00:34 According to the Philippine Badminton Association of PBAD Grassroots Development Head Kevin Alfred-Dalisay,

00:40 their target is to win more medals that will be given to the country in the next year's Bationics.

00:46 This is the first time for the U-17 Junior Mixed Doubles of the Philippines.

00:52 So this is also a history for them. I think this will help them to boost their confidence.

00:58 JR Pandy admitted that their practice was not easy because aside from the Mixed Doubles,

01:04 they also fought in the individual category.

01:07 We just rest properly because we need to be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared for the finals.

01:14 Dalisay also set a goal to hold more tournaments in the country

01:18 so that the athletes will continue to discover who can compete in international tournaments.

01:23 We are doing our best to create more local tournaments to give them the exposure that the kids need.

01:30 Because with regards to international competition, they should be prepared.

01:35 Bernadette Tinoy for Bayan.