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Argentina national badminton team

The Argentina national badminton team (Spanish: Selección Argentina de bádminton) represents Argentina in international badminton team competitions and is administered by Argentine Badminton Federation (Spanish: Federación de Bádminton de la República Argentina). Badminton has been played in Argentina since the 20th century in clubs and schools across the nation. The sport was promoted in the 1970s by the Argentine Youth Christian Association but did not garner much attention.

Argentina
AssociationFederación de Bádminton de la República Argentina (FEBARA)
ConfederationBPA (Pan America)
PresidentHector Maleh
BWF ranking
Current ranking58 Decrease 5 (2 April 2024)
Highest ranking50 (3 April 2015)
Sudirman Cup
Appearances3 (first in 1995)
Best resultGroup stage
Pan Am Mixed Team Championships
Appearances6 (first in 1997)
Best resultGroup stage

The national team was formed after the formation of the Argentine Badminton Federation (FEBARA) in 1982.[1] The team competed in the first South American Badminton Championships while it was also the host. The team also made their first appearance in the Sudirman Cup in 1995.

The Argentinian mixed team also participated in the Pan American Badminton Championships. Mateo Delmastro is the first Argentinian badminton player to play at the Youth Olympic Games.

History

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Men's team

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In 1985, Argentina hosted the second South American Badminton Championships with only men's events being held. The team achieved runners-up position at the men's team event, winning against Uruguay but losing to Brazil.[2][3] In 1990, the team finished in third place in the men's team event at the South American Badminton Championships.

Women's team

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In 1990, Argentina were bronze medalists at the South American Badminton Championships women's team event. The team won their tie against Uruguay but lost to Brazil and Peru.[4][5]

Mixed team

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Argentina hosted the first South American Badminton Championships in 1984, the team finished third in the mixed team event.[6] In 1995, Argentina made their debut in the Sudirman Cup.[7] The team were placed in Group 11. The team lost 4–1 to Slovakia, Malta and Brazil but won their tie 5–0 against Morocco to finish 48th in the overall standings.[7] The team then competed for the next two editions of the Sudirman Cup and lost all of their group ties.[7]

The Argentine mixed team then competed in the 2010 South American Games. The team lost the third place tie to Suriname. In 2013, the team made their debut at the Pan Am Mixed Team Championships and finished in 9th place.[8][9] In 2020, the team finished as runners-up for a third time at the South American Badminton Championships.[10]

Competitive record

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Pan American Team Championships

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South American Games

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Mixed team

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Year Round Pos
2010 Fourth place 4th
2018 Group stage
2022 Group stage

South American Team Championships

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**Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Junior competitive record

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Suhandinata Cup

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See also: BWF World Junior Championships
Year Round Pos
2000
to
2024 		Did not enter
2025 To be determined

Pan American Junior Team Championships

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See also: Pan Am Junior Badminton Championships

Mixed team

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Year Round Pos
1977
to
1996 		Did not enter
1998 Group stage 7th
2000 Group stage 8th
2002 Did not enter
2004
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 Group stage 8th
2013 Group stage 12th
2014 Group stage 11th
2015 Group stage 10th
2016 Did not enter
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024 To be determined

South American Junior Team Championships

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Mixed team

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Year Round Pos
1997 Fourth place 4th
2000 Fourth place 4th
2001 Fourth place 4th
2005 Did not enter
2009
2012 Group stage 6th
2013 Fourth place 4th
2014 Did not enter
2015
2016 Fifth place 5th
2017 Fifth place 5th
2018 Runners-up 2nd
2019 Third place 3rd
2020 Runners-up 2nd
2022 Did not enter
2023 Group stage 6th
**Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

Staff

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The following list shows the coaching staff for the national badminton team of Argentina.

Name Role
  Martín Trejo Head coach[11]
  Gaston Harkes Assistant coach[12]

Players

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Current squad

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As of 2 January 2024

Men's team

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Name DoB/Age Ranking of event
MS MD XD
Andrés Vázquez (2001-03-19) 19 March 2001 (age 23) – – –
Mateo Delmastro (2000-04-14) 14 April 2000 (age 24) – – –
Dino Delmastro (1996-02-21) 21 February 1996 (age 28) – – –
Angel Bertolez (1998-03-10) 10 March 1998 (age 26) – – –
Nicolas Oliva (2002-10-11) 11 October 2002 (age 22) 322 162 216
Santiago Otero (2001-05-24) 24 May 2001 (age 23) 230 162 140

Women's team

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Name DoB/Age Ranking of event
WS WD XD
Ailen Oliva (2005-01-07) 7 January 2005 (age 19) 349 200 216
Iona Gualdi (2005-03-24) 24 March 2005 (age 19) 206 200 140
Lara Gallardo (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003 (age 21) – – –
Marilyn Romero (2002-12-10) 10 December 2002 (age 21) – – –
Micaela Suárez (2000-01-28) 28 January 2000 (age 24) – – –
Florencia Bernatene (1998-12-31) 31 December 1998 (age 25) – – –

Previous squads

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Pan American Badminton Championships

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  • Mixed team: 2013, 2014, 2019

References

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  1. ^ "Historia – Sitio del bádminton argentino" (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Vitórias. E o sonho cresce". A Gazeta Esportiva. 24 November 1985.
  3. ^ "Brasil ganha tudo no Sul-Americano". A Gazeta Esportiva. 5 November 1985.
  4. ^ "Badminton". Jornal do Brasil. p. 20. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Placar JB – Badminton – IV Sul-Americano". Jornal do Brasil. 25 October 1990. p. 29. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Campeonatos Sudamericanos". Angelfire.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Populorum, Mike. "Archiv SudirmanCup". sbg.ac.at. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  8. ^ Diario, Listin (23 October 2013). "RD vence a Argentina en Panam de Bádminton". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Campeonato Pan-americano de Badminton por Equipes 2013". ge.globo.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  10. ^ "El bádminton hace campeón suramericano a Perú en el año de la pandemia". espanol.eurosport.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Argentina's coaches adopt stranded badminton rival – Olympic News". International Olympic Committee. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Coach Education – Gaston Harkes – ARG – Badminton Pan America". Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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