Racquets and friendship: Badminton community in Victoria helps Filipinos stay active and connected

Shuttlemasher Badminton in Victoria is a community group that promotes badminton for adults who enjoy the sport, mostly made up of Filipinos, while the Victoria Badminton Veterans Association (VBVA) is for players aged 35 and above who want to stay active and join tournaments.

Racquets and friendship: Badminton community in Victoria helps Filipinos stay active and connected. | Photo from Shuttlemasher Badminton/John Morallo Credit: J MORALLO

Key Points

• Shuttlemasher Badminton in Victoria organizes training sessions and games for youth, adults, and even beginners.
• VBVA runs tournaments and events for players aged 35 and above.
• Both provide a space to play, meet people, and connect with fellow Filipinos in the community.
• We spoke with Shy Pernito, Reinier Pereira, and Cristine Aranas from Shuttlemasher Badminton, and John Weisheit and Lyn Cooper from VBVA.

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