Céline Vinot and Mischa Ginns have earned their places to represent Australia in Para-Badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Both athletes have been integral parts of our state Para HP training program and have shown outstanding performances at the Para-Badminton National Teams Championships. Mischa won the WH1/2 Women's Singles and WH1/2 Mixed Doubles, while Céline secured the Combined Standing Women's Doubles title and was the runner-up in both the SL3 Combined Singles and SL3/4/5 Mixed Doubles. 

Training under coaches Ian Bridge and Vee Vian Chong, respectively, Céline and Mischa participate in 4-6 weekly sessions in addition to gym regimens, training camps, and off-court fitness work. Their hard work and dedication have led to this significant achievement. Mischa and Céline's journeys are a testament to their resilience and commitment. Overcoming the numerous challenges that come with being para-athletes, their qualification for the Paralympics is an immense accomplishment. It highlights a promising future for Para-Badminton in Australia, especially in Victoria, which boasts a strong cohort of players competing internationally. 

Clint Proctor, the CEO of Badminton Victoria, shared with enthusiasm, "I am incredibly proud of Céline Vinot and Mischa Ginns for their remarkable achievements. Their dedication, hard work, and resilience are truly inspiring. They have not only excelled in their sport but have also become role models for aspiring para-athletes across Australia. Watching them represent our state and our country at the Paris 2024 Paralympics is a moment of immense pride for all of us at Badminton Victoria. We wish them all the best and will be cheering them on as they continue to break barriers and achieve new heights." 

Abbie Rothery, who has coached them during group sessions, expresses immense pride in their achievements. She acknowledges the hard work, sacrifices, and trust in the process that has led to their success. Abbie said, "Mischa and Céline, I am so very proud of both of you. In order to succeed in sport, you need to put everything you have into a goal; a goal sometimes so far into the future and often with infinitesimal odds of succeeding, and trust that the process, the hard work, and the sacrifices will pay off. Well - it all has. Congratulations. We will be cheering you on. Allez les filles!" 

The selection of Céline and Mischa for the Paralympics not only marks a personal triumph for them but also serves as an inspiration for young generations in sports, demonstrating that women can compete and achieve at the highest levels on the global stage.