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Peru: Badminton obtains gold and bronze in badminton tournament in Chile

Bádminton peruano conquistó cinco medallas en torneo en Chile

Bádminton peruano conquistó cinco medallas en torneo en Chile

11:35 | Santiago (Chile), May. 04.

The Peruvian badminton team obtained one gold medal and four bronze medals at the Chile International Series 2015 tournament.

The gold medal was conquered by the Mario Cuba and Katherine Winder duo. Both won the game with a score of 21-18 and 21-16 over Brazilian duo Tjong-Vicente.

The duo made up of Martin del Valle and Daniela Macias obtained bronze after beating Brazilian duo Arthuso-Silva (2-0).

Another bronze medal was taken by the pair made up of Andres Corpancho and Luz Maria Zornoza.

In women's doubles category, bronze medals were obtained by duos: Katherine Winder-Luz Maria Zornoza and Daniela Macias-Danica Nishimura.

Macias-Nishimura beat Mexico’s and Chile's duos. Whereas Winder-Zornoza claimed victory against pairs from Turkey and Chile.

Other countries participating in this tournament were: Turkey, Hungary, Malaysia, Czech Republic, Belgium and Cuba.

(END) PVM/RGR/MVB


Published: 5/4/2015