Malmö Badminton Academy

All of us at Malmö Badminton Academy would like to wish you a merry christmas! 🎅Make sure to have the best possible day with your loved ones ❤️

This week the majority of our group is in Wales for Welsh International Series! You can follow all the courts on stream on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmHqa145Lv8
Oskar Johansson just played his first round and unfortunately lost to a tough opponent while Filip Kroekphon Suwanphingkha made a great comeback in the second game and is now having a huge lead in the third. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates later from us!

Victor Welsh International 2018 Qualifying round Victor Welsh International 2018 Qualifying round court1: https://youtu.be/jmHqa145Lv8 court2: https://youtu.be/lDTpD12FoBQ court3: https://youtu.be/zSiBDHTX0...

Next player presentation is.......

Name: Mattias Nordin
Year of birth: 1998
Club: BMK Aura
Category: Mens singles
Equipment sponsor: Yonex

Best badminton-memory/achievment?
The best achievement I’ve got so for in my short career, was when I became number 1 in mens singles u19, on the national rankings, after a couple of well played tournaments.

What made you start practice at MBA?
Well, I’ve practiced with the players during my junior years so I knew they had high practice-level and the coaches have great experiences and knowledge within the sport. Together we make a great team and thats why I started to practice at MBA.

What do you do when you're not playing badminton?
I’m currently working at a clothing store called Hollister. And on my free time I like to spend time with family, friends, read books and of course, watch a LOT of badminton!

Hidden talent?
Really good at FIFA.

Favourite quote?
”Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just a illusion.”

We know what you're thinking. Isn't it time for another player presentation? Well, yes it is... This is the runner up from GotElit two weekends ago, Oskar Johansson!!!

Name: Oskar Johansson
Nickname: Ogge
Year of birth: 1999
Instagram:
Club:
This season I changed club, from Ljungby BMK (my home club) to BMK Aura.
Category:
Single, but I like the double categories as well.
Equipment sponsor:
Yonex - The one and only

Best badminton-memory/achievment?
It’s hard to pick of all fun memories and good accomplishments, but to participate in the U17 European Championship in both the individual and team event is a great memory for me. The best achievment is probably when I become Swedish champion 2018 in double in the Junior class (U19) - no one was expecting that😅

What made you start practise at MBA?
Good players and an extremely skilled coach. Both things give you the opportunity to improve during good training sessions. It’s also a big advantage that you during your training weeks could go to Denmark for training/league-matches.

What do you do when you're not playing badminton or training in the gym?
I work at Löplabbet where we mainly sell running shoes to active athletes and runners. So are you in need of running shoes you know where I am, a buddy-discount may occur😉 Except working at Löplabbet, I’m also a trainer. Moreover, I’m a very social person - I like to spend my free time hanging out with people, whether it’s a dinner together or a dive in the ocean in Västra Hamnen.

Hidden talent?
I have a photografic memory🤓

Favourite quote?
”To be the best requires patience and hard work, but also the ability to treat yourself and live life - so buy that damn choclate cake if you want it!”
- Oskar Johansson

Today we have 4 players in Gothernburg playing a Swedish elite tournament, GotElit. Simon Olsson, Oskar Johansson, Tom Andersson and Nils Ihse are battling for the medals and you can follow the tournament on the following link. Good luck guys!

Badminton Sweden - GotElit U22/Elit & A-klass 2018 - Organisation www.tournamentsoftware.com: Online Entry and tournament publication with the Tournament Planner of Visual Reality. For Tennis, Squash and Badminton Tournaments

Don't you think it's time for another player presentation? We think so! Introducing.......... Isabella Berfin Aslan

Name: Isabella-Berfin Aslan
Year of birth: 1992
Club: Malmö badmintonklubb
Category: Mixed and double
Equipment sponsor: Yonex

Best badminton-memory/achievement
When I won against the number 1 Women’s singels in Sweden at the time (Jessica Carlsson) in a SGP final when I was u17.
Several medals at Danish jr cup, Swedish youth games, Langenfeld Cup and Danish Elitrekke as a junior
20 Swedish Championship medals from junior to senior (4 gold, 6 silver, 10 brons)
Played the highest league for Kista BMK, Spånga BK and Skogås BK before moving to Malmö.

What made you practice at MBA?
I was playing mixed doubles at the time with Patrik Lundqvist from Malmö and we lost the Swedish Championship 2016-final with 22-20 in third set. I was living in Stockholm at the time so I decided to move to Malmö the same year to focus on mixeddoubles. I also got accepted to a program in Malmö University that I’ve always wanted to study, however, that only exist in Malmö so I thought it was a perfect fit!

What do you do when you are not playing badminton?
I study at Malmö University, doing a double bachelor in Peace and conflict studies and Political Science.
I also like to hang out with friends and to travel and explore the world

Hidden talent?
I was in the Stockholm project of the best Stockholm players in Tennis at the age of 9.
Golf, but preferably minigolf since I always win 😉

Favorite Quote?
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger