National Junior Badminton Championships
Mishka Beharry did not disappoint last night as she claimed gold in the Girl’s U-17 and U-19 categories, while Frank Wadell and Xavio Alexander won the male U-19 and male U-17 titles respectively, when the National Junior Badminton Championship concluded last night at the National Gymnasium.
Beharry, one of the athletes that will represent the Golden Arrow Head at the Pam Am Games slated for July 15-19 in Mexico, defeated Malia Haley 21-4, 21-13 in the U-17 final. She then produced another sterling performance to overcome Leshaunte Berkley 21-6, 21-7 in the U-19 decider.
Meanwhile, Wadell downed Alexander 21-18, 21-15 to win the U-19 category. Alexander, who will don national colours at the Pam Am games, bested Ruel Rambirche 21-15, 18-21, 21-11 U-17 final.
