A Victoria teen will be making her way to Fort St. John on Wednesday night with nine other badminton teammates to compete in the 2020 BC Winter Games.
Alexia Sogai, 13, said sheB次元官网网址檚 looking forward to competing in B.C.B次元官网网址檚 biennial celebration of sports. Over 1,000 youths will take part in the BC Winter Games, which take place between Feb. 20 and 23 and include everything from archery and badminton to speed skating and skiing.
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Sogai has been playing badminton for about four years and trains three to four days a week. She also plays volleyball twice a week and other school sports while achieving top marks in her class.
She said she has enjoyed badminton for many years.
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One of SogaiB次元官网网址檚 coaches, Mary-Jo Randall, will be heading to the BC Winter Games as a provincial advisor. SheB次元官网网址檒l be making sure the young athletes get everything they need while there.
Randall said SogaiB次元官网网址檚 strengths lie in her ability to move around the court, as well as her overhead strength.
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Sogai will be playing singles but could end up playing doubles and mixed doubles as well. Her mom, Jessica, will be heading over to support Sogai as she competes in the games. She said they bought warm winter clothes to prepare for winter in Fort St. John and noted how excited they are to possibly see the northern lights as well.
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The BC Winter Games are also an opportunity for athletes to make new friends.
B次元官网网址淭he whole thing, the camaraderie, the fact that thereB次元官网网址檚 17 or 20 other sports going is great,B次元官网网址� Randall said.
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