Events
Media Availability: 2025 YONEX Canadian International Challenge
December 5, 2025
MARKHAM, ON (DEC 5, 2025) - Athletes competing in the finals of the 2025 YONEX Canadian International Challenge will be available for media following their matches. Following the first match of the day, a special presentation will be made by local dignitaries.
WHERE:
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St, Unionville ON L3R2E4
WHAT:
The athletes and guests will have media availability starting after the first match finishes. Dignitaries will provide remarks, followed by a medal presentation.
WHEN:
December 7, 2025. First final match starts at 11AM. The five badminton disciplines will take place consecutively. Finals schedule and players will be updated here.
WHO:
The list of dignitaries includes:
- The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources)
- Dr. Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville
- Mr. Alan Ho, Deputy Mayor, City of Markham
- Mr. Antonio Li, Yonex Canada
- Mr. Henry Hung, Mandarin Badminton
- Mr. Jeffrey Sum, MNP
- Ms. Sarah Khoo, Badminton Centre of Excellence
- Mr. Jeff Kociejew, Local Organizing Committee Chair
- Mr. Bryan Merrett, Badminton Canada
Please RSVP by filling in the accreditation request form to events@badminton.ca
For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Bryan R. Merrett
Executive Director
613-518-1501, X2083
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About Badminton Canada
With shuttles reaching speeds as high as 565 kph, badminton attracts more than 220 million people worldwide to play the sport weekly, making badminton the second most participated-in sport in the world. Badminton Canada works to grow the game across the country through events, coaching and officials’ development, and developing programs such as Shuttletime. In Canada, over 2 million people picked up a badminton racquet and played our sport. Some play at the cottage, some in the backyard, at school, the local community centre or as part of an organized Badminton Canada competition. Badminton is easily accessible – for any Canadian – at any age – for life!