In addition Milan Ludik (CZE) and Ralph Bittenauer (AUT) 2 very talented young players were available as sparring partners. The players came from Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

Head coach Verena Fastenbauer worked individual training concepts for each player that were implemented with the help of the coaches and the sparring partners. Especially the work with Surinder Mahajan, one of the fathers of the Indian “Badminton miracle”, was very interesting for the juniors, since he introduced methods like yoga that were completely new to the players. The other coaches were in particular impressed by the speed and precision of Surinder’s multi shuttle feeding.

In addition the juniors had the opportunity to play with top players, like Roman Zirnwald and Daniel Graßmück, # 74 in the world doubles ranking and #10 in the European Badminton Circuit or Andrea Zvorc, # 20 in the European Badminton Circuit.

Besides much of serious work, a number of social activities were organized for the players, like a visit of Vienna’s famous “Prater”-amusement park and a barbecue in the swimming bath of Pressbaum.

The very intensive camp week was terminated with a small individual tournament, where the young players could test their new skills.

Badminton Europe would like to congratulate ASV Pressbaum Badminton for organising this activity.