Shuttling badminton stars to a bright future

Feather in their caps: Lim (left) and Dr Aishah Ong posing with the top winners at the Badminton Junior Open Championship 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Resounding cheers filled the air as the 11th edition of the Association of the Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers (Bakti) Badminton Junior Open Championship reached its conclusion yesterday.

Drawing over 1,000 participants nationwide, the event, held by Bakti in collaboration with the Kuala Lumpur Sports School Council and Kuala Lumpur Education Department, featured 24 competitive categories showcasing the talents of young badminton players aged seven to 16.