Boys’ Town takes on World’s Top Shuttlers In Exclusive Badminton Clinic

World's top badminton players Lin Dan and Boonsak Ponsana thrill boys in OSIM Badminton Clinic at the Singapore Open

SINGAPORE – Fifteen youths from Boys’ Town had the thrill of a lifetime today as they met two of the world’s top badminton players in an exclusive badminton clinic organised by OSIM International.  The exclusive clinic was held in conjunction with the Singapore Open, part of the OSIM BWF World Superseries, which is currently on at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, from 14^th – 19^th June.

Coached by Richard Yeo of the Chinese Swimming Club Li Ning Badminton Academy, the boys from Boys’ Town had the rare opportunity to see, up close, Men’s World Singles number 2 and 6, Lin Dan (China) and Boonsak Ponsana (Thailand), demonstrate the finer moves of the game.  Besides learning some useful tips from the coach, the boys even traded strokes with the two star shuttlers.  

“Badminton is a sport with fantastic global appeal; attracting individuals of all ages and backgrounds, young and old,” said OSIM Assistant General Manager, Lynn Tan.  “We are truly happy to extend this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the children of Boys’ Town to learn from two of the world’s best badminton players!  We are grateful to Lin Dan and Boonsak for giving their time in this clinic.”

To cap a memorable day out, besides the badminton clinic, the boys were treated to seats for the tournament. This event is supported by Li Ning and Singapore Badminton Association.

The 3-year sponsorship of the OSIM BWF World Superseries continues OSIM’s commitment to promoting sports as part of a healthy lifestyle.  OSIM also has helped to promote the growth of triathlon over the past decade.  The OSIM Singapore International Triathlon this July will mark its 10^th anniversary.

About OSIM BWF World Superseries

OSIM International is the global title sponsor of the Badminton World Federation’s BWF World Superseries, which is now known as OSIM BWF World Superseries.  2011 is the first of a three-year sponsorship that includes all 13 events in the OSIM BWF World Super Series calendar, including the OSIM BWF World Superseries Finals.

The OSIM BWF World Superseries is a 12-tournament series designed to attract the world’s top 32 players to vie to be one of the top 8 players and pairs in the Superseries points standing to compete in the OSIM BWF World Superseries Finals.

The Superseries was introduced to showcase badminton at a higher level of competitiveness, to increase television coverage for the sport and to increase the star quality and popularity of the top players in the world through a wider television audience.

 For more information on the OSIM BWF World Superseries, go to:

http://www.osim.com 

http://bwfbadminton.org/page.aspx?id=16648

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