More than 200 badminton players are set to compete at SETU in Waterford this weekend, with some of the country’s top talent taking part in a busy two days of competition.

The Premier Open takes place across Saturday and Sunday, October 31st and November 1st, bringing together some of Ireland’s leading badminton players.

Saturday’s programme also features a Para Badminton event, with both wheelchair and standing athletes competing.

The action continues on Sunday with the Grade H Open, adding to an already packed weekend of badminton.

In total, just over 200 players are expected to participate across the three events, making it a significant weekend for the sport in Waterford.

The competitions will showcase badminton at a range of levels, from some of the country’s leading players to athletes competing in the Para and Grade H events.

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