The European Universities Badminton Championship has finally concluded on 19th of July 2023 with an excellent Medal and Closing Ceremony at the DVTK Aréna in Miskolc.

Over 100 participants from 16 Universities from 11 countries took part in this year’s edition of the event.

Throughout the event, highly skilled student-athletes showcased exceptional performances, celebrated for their dedication and talent. 

The medals and awards were presented by Mr. Péter Kapitány, President of the Hungarian Badminton Federation, Mr. Radomir Jovovic ,Badminton Technical Delegate of EUSA, Mr. Zoltán Rakaczki, EUSA Executive Committee Member, and Dr. Zoltán Alakszai,Government Commissioner.

In the women's singles competition, the medals went in the hands of:

1. Maria Stoliarenko - University of Strasbourg (FRA)
2. Brid Stepper - German Sport University of Cologne (GER)
3. Miu Lin Ngan - University of Nottingham (GBR) and Zeynep Akdeniz - Marmara University (TUR)

In the men's singles competition, the medals were won by:

1. Harry Huang - University of Nottingham (GBR)
2. Viacheslav Yakovlev - Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (UKR)
3. Samuel Ricketss - University of Warwick (GBR) and Jonathan Dolan - Technological University of Dublin (IRL)

The first three winning places on the podium of the women's doubles competition, were taken by:

1. Sian Kelly and Miu Lin Ngan - University of Nottingham (GBR)
2. Anouk Nambot and Maria Stoliarenko - University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3. Zofia Tomczak and Karolina Wladzinska - Jozef Pilsudski University of Physical Education (POL) and Varvara Frolova and Anastasiia Yerokhina - National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute (UKR)

In the men's doubles competition, the gold, silver and bronze, went to:

1. Harry Goode and Samuel Smith - University of Nottingham (GBR)
2. Paak Raymond Chong and Pak Yu Ng - University of Nottingham (GBR)
3. Koon Fung Kevin Ho and Samuel Ricketts - University of Warwick (GBR) and Andrew Oates and Scott Oates - University of Warwick (GBR)

The final standings in the Mixed Doubles competition were:

1. Samuel Smith and Sian Kelly - University of Nottingham (GBR)
2. Aymeric Torres and Maria Stoliarenko - University of Strasbourg (FRA)
3. Harry Lines and Victoria Liang - University of Nottingham (GBR) and Viacheslav Yakovlev and Valeriia Rudakova- Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (UKR)

In the teams competition, the first three winning positions were taken by:

1.University of Nottingham (GBR)

2.University of Warwick (GBR)

3.Admiral Makarov National University of Shipbuilding (UKR)

Gratitude is extended to the University of Miskolc, the Hungarian University Sports Federation, and the European Universities Sports Association for their remarkable organisation of this championship. The championship became a true celebration of athleticism, fair play, and the pursuit of excellence.

This gathering not only brings people together but also highlights the profound impact of sports in fostering a spirit of fair play, teamwork, and passion for badminton. Congratulations to all the badminton student-athletes, and may these values continue to flourish within each participant's heart.

The next EUC will take place in Madrid, Spain and all teams are warmly welcomed to join the next European Universities Badminton Championship in 2025.

For more information, please see https://badminton2023.eusa.eu