Céline Aurelie Vinot (born 16 December 1996) is an Australian para-badminton player. She competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[1]
| Céline Vinot | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Country |  Australia |
| Born | 16 December 1996 |
Personal
editCéline Vinot was born on 16 December 1996 with cerebral palsy.[2] She has a French father and an Australian mother. She has undertaken a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Business Administration at the Australian Catholic University. She accomplished chorist and French horn player. [2]
Badminton
editCéline Vinot is classified as SL3 player as she has cerebral palsy.[1] In 2014, she took up para-badminton and in 2017 competed at the international level. She has won medals at the Oceania Para-Badminton Championships. At the 2024 BWF Para Badminton World Championships, she advanced to the Women's Singles SL3 Quarterfinals[3] In 2024, she is ranked 8th in Women's SL3 world singles rankings.[4] At the 2024 Summer Paralympics, she lost two matches in the Women's singles SL3.[5]
In 2024, she trains at the Altona Badminton Centre and has a Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Paralympics Australia Announces Badminton Duo For Paris 2024 | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Celine Vinot". Victorian Institute of Sport. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Australians Impress At 2024 Para Badminton World Champs | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Profile". bwfbadminton.com. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Vinot Bids Paris Au Revoir In Maiden Paralympics | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
