Major County success for Nenagh Juvenile Badminton Club

Nenagh Juvenile Badminton Club celebrated outstanding success at the County Doubles Championships last month at Our Lady's School Templemore, with an impressive 38 players competing across U11, U13 and U17 categories in both Division 1 & 2 events.

The large entry highlighted the growing strength and depth within the club, and the performances on court confirmed a bright future for badminton in Nenagh.

In U11, Niya Mathew & Sasha Jomy Joseph were crowned Girls Doubles champions, with Aimee Henson & Eva Kelly runners-up. Jayden Zacharia Jibin & Sasha Jomy Joseph claimed the Mixed Doubles title, while Niya Mathew & Abel Linson were runners-up. In Boys Doubles, Jayden Zacharia Jibin & Abel Linson took gold, with Titus Mathew Vimal & Karol Fenczak finishing second.

At U13 level, Sarah Henson & Riyanka Umakanth won Girls Doubles. Sarah Henson & Adam Powell secured the Mixed Doubles title, with Gabriel Rajesh & Riyanka Umakanth runners-up. Gabriel Rajesh & Adam Powell captured the Boys Doubles championship, while Nickey Kelly & Erwin Rebin finished runners-up. In Division 2 Mixed Doubles, Tanya Rachel Vimal & Erwin Rebin also claimed county honours.

In U17 Division 2 Boys Doubles, Ethan Rebin & Nathan Jomy Joseph were crowned champions, with Brian Ley & Martin Powell runners-up.

Adding to the celebrations, there was further success for Nenagh badminton at senior level. Representing Nenagh Senior Club, Jakub (Kuba) Warmusz was crowned U17 Division 1 Boys Doubles champion with his partner Akahatam Gupta, also secured the U17 Division 1 Mixed Doubles title alongside Julie Ryan, highlighting the strong pathway from juvenile to senior competition within the club structure.

Speaking after the event, Head Coach Richard Hudson said: “As a club leadership team, we are immensely proud to say that our fantastic group of players once again delivered best-in-class performances. It was truly a stunning display across every age group — not only winning county titles but also finishing runners-up in many disciplines.

“This is a testament to the club’s coaching methods and, above all, to the commitment and dedication of our wonderful children. In the 14 seasons of the club’s existence, we have never had such a strong and talented group of young players.

“Just as importantly, the day was great fun. Matches were played in excellent spirit, and the tournament was run in a highly professional manner by the Juvenile County Association. Everyone, win or lose, had a fantastic day. To those who didn’t bring home trophies this time — your day will come. You are all a credit to your families and to the club.”

With strength across every age group and division, the future continues to look exceptionally bright for Nenagh Juvenile Badminton Club.