Events

Badminton Canada is excited to announce the athletes representing Canada at the Yonex Pan Am Individual Championships in Lima, Peru, from April 9 to 13, 2025. The event will feature some of the top players from across the Americas, and Team Canada is primed for a strong performance as they compete against the best in the region.

Badminton Canada extends its best wishes to all athletes participating in this prestigious competition and looks forward to their continued success on the international stage.

"This is one of the top PanAm events on our players' calendar. Some great ranking points are up for grabs, not to mention the chance to become a Pan American Champion. Like the PanAm Team Cup, we'll face tough competition in all disciplines, but we also have a real shot at topping the podium and grabbing multiple medals across several events. We're sending our best athletes to every competition. It’s going to be an exciting week in Lima," says the National Team Head Coach, ChPC, Mike Butler.

Watch the action at Badminton Pan Am YouTube Page

Team Canada Athletes for Yonex Pan Am Individual Championships:

Men’s Singles:

• Brian Yang
• Victor Lai
• Josh Nguyen
• Sam Yuan

Women’s Singles:

• Michelle Li
• Wendy Zhang
• Rachel Chan
• Chloe Hoang

Men’s Doubles:

• Ty Lindeman/Kevin Lee
• Nyl Yakura/Jonathan Lai

Women’s Doubles:

• Crystal Lai/Jackie Dent
• Catherine Choi/Jacqueline Cheung

Mixed Doubles:

• Ty Lindeman/Josephine Wu
• Jonathan Lai/Crystal Lai
• Kevin Lee/Eliana Zhang
• Tim Lock/Chloe Hoang

Coaching Staff:

• Coach: Mike Butler
• Physio: Lynsie Fleming

Team Canada Achievements at Previous Pan Am Championships:

Team Canada has consistently demonstrated strength and skill at the Pan Am Individual Championships, bringing home numerous podium finishes across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. In 2024, Canada secured several gold, silver, and bronze medals, with Michelle Li winning a gold in Women’s Singles and Brian Yang earning a silver in Men’s Singles. Additionally, Ty Lindeman and Kevin Lee claimed a silver in Men’s Doubles, and Crystal Lai and Jackie Dent secured a bronze in Women’s Doubles.

This year, with a talented roster, Team Canada aims to build on this legacy and elevate their performances in Lima. The athletes are motivated and prepared for the challenges ahead, ready to showcase their skills and achieve success on the Pan American stage.