Western Australia will host the 2023 Para Badminton International for the first time ever, and it will be held in Mandurah.
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman announced the event would be held at the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre from Monday October 2 to Friday October 6.
More than 200 of the world's best players from India, China, Malaysia, Canada, Denmark, Indonesia, and more will compete across six different classifications, including wheelchair, standing lower, standing upper and short stature.
Para badminton is now recognised as a Paralympic sport, debuting at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
The Para Badminton International will form part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games qualification, where athletes gain points towards the Paralympic Ranking List.
The event is being managed by the Badminton Association of WA, working closely with the local disability sector.
The Association delivers para badminton programs for people living with a disability to play on both a social and competitive basis.
"It is wonderful news that my home city, Mandurah, has been chosen to host the 2023 Para Badminton International," Mr Templeman said.
"Para badminton is a fast-growing, and safe sport for people with disability. This event will showcase some of the best players in the world and show what is possible at an elite level."
For more information on the Para Badminton International visit www.badmintonwa.org.au
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