Lecco Badminton: Cattaneo & Milani at Yonex GP

Weekend with the athletes of the Badminton & Croquet Club Lecco – Lario I am involved at the 6th Yonex GP Modena Badminton. Five athletes who came down on the fields of the beautiful Palapanini Palazzetto Tempio della Volleyball Modenese.

It starts on the Saturday with four podiums in the double, two for Mattia Cattaneo who conquers the gold in the DM U15 paired with Alessandro Lagasio (the point) putting a 21*19 21*15 against Frassine/Gueye (Brescia Sport plus) and bronze in the XD U15 in pairs with Janina Kobler (ASV Mals) on the report. The other two podiums with two bronzes are for
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Edvidio Milani, in the DM55 paired with Flavio Bettoni (Cus Bg) and in the XD35 paired with Suphanida Jaipranop (Brescia Sport Più).

The second day still brings two silver podiums, for Cattaneo in the SM U15 final lost against Frassine (Brescia Sport Più) 14*21 17*21 and Milani final left in Bettoni (Cus Bg) 18*21 19*21.
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Nicolò Borin touches the podium stopping in the quarterfinals in SM U17 and DM U17 paired with Xhuljano Toska (Brescia Sport Più). Paolo Milani round of 16 in SM and DM paired with Matteo Salvini (Brescia Sport Più), sixteenth -century final in the XD paired with Lara Torresi (Brescia Sport Più).

Paolo Poletti stops in the groups in SM55 and in the quarterfinals in the DM55 with Franco Rivoltella (Cus Bg).

Badminton & Croquet Club Lecco – Lario: Modena GP Performance Summary – June 2025

To provide a clear overview of the athletes’ performance at the 6th Yonex GP Modena Badminton tournament, here’s a concise summary:

Table 1: Badminton & Croquet Club Lecco – Lario – Modena GP Results Overview

| Athlete | Category | Partner(s) | Result | Score(s) | Opponent(s) |

|——————–|———-|—————————–|—————————–|———————————|——————————–|

| Mattia Cattaneo | DM U15 | Alessandro Lagasio | Gold | 21-19, 21-15 | Frassine/Gueye |

| Mattia Cattaneo | XD U15 | Janina Kobler | Bronze | N/A | N/A |

| Mattia Cattaneo | SM U15 | N/A | Silver | 14-21, 17-21 | Frassine |

| Edvidio Milani | DM55 | Flavio Bettoni | Bronze | N/A | N/A |

| Edvidio Milani | XD35 | Suphanida Jaipranop | Bronze | N/A | N/A |

| Edvidio Milani | DM55 | Flavio Bettoni | Silver | 18-21, 19-21 | Bettoni |

| Nicolò Borin | SM U17 | N/A | Quarterfinals | N/A | N/A |

| Nicolò Borin | DM U17 | Xhuljano Toska | Quarterfinals | N/A | N/A |

| Paolo Milani | SM | N/A | Round of 16 | N/A | N/A |

| Paolo Milani | DM | Matteo Salvini | Round of 16 | N/A | N/A |

| Paolo Milani | XD | Lara Torresi | Round of 16 | N/A | N/A |

| Paolo Poletti | SM55 | N/A | Group Stage | N/A | N/A |

| Paolo Poletti | DM55 | Franco Rivoltella | Quarterfinals | N/A | N/A |

Note: DM = Doubles Men, XD = Mixed Doubles, SM = Singles men, U15 = Under 15, U17 = Under 17.N/A = Not Available

FAQ: Your Questions About Badminton Performance Answered

To further assist our readers and provide clarity on the tournament and the sport of badminton, here’s a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section:

Q1: What is the meaning of the Yonex GP tournaments?

A1: Yonex Grand Prix (GP) tournaments are a crucial part of the badminton circuit. They offer athletes opportunities to gain ranking points, improve their seeding for other events, and gain valuable experience. they serve as a stepping stone to more prestigious tournaments like the All England Open [[1]] and may be a part of qualifying events for the Olympics.

Q2: what do the different categories (SM, DM, XD, U15, U17, etc.) represent?

A2: These categories define the format and age group of the competition:

SM: Singles Men – Men’s individual competition.

DM: Doubles Men – Pairs of men competing.

XD: Mixed Doubles – Teams comprising one man and one woman.

U15/U17: Under 15/Under 17 – Age-specific categories.

Q3: How crucial is doubles play in badminton?

A3: Doubles badminton requires excellent teamwork, speedy reflexes, and strategic shot placement. It’s a dynamic and exciting format, often displaying very high levels of skill and coordination.Doubles play is highly valued, with events such as the tsingtao Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship [[2]] highlighting its importance in the sport at the continental and international level.

Q4: How can I improve my badminton skills?

A4: Improving your badminton skills requires a combination of factors. Regular practice focusing on technique (footwork, strokes, serves), tactical awareness (court positioning, shot selection), and physical conditioning (speed, agility, stamina) is essential. Consider seeking coaching, playing against various opponents, and watching matches to learn from top players.

Q5: Where can I find details about upcoming badminton tournaments?

A5: BadmintonCentral forums [[1]] offer a wealth of data about badminton tournaments worldwide. Also check official sport event websites and sports news to stay updated.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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