Argentina |
Association | Federación de Bádminton de la República Argentina (FEBARA) |
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Confederation | BPA (Pan America) |
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President | Hector Maleh |
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Current ranking | 58 5 (2 April 2024) |
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Highest ranking | 50 (3 April 2015) |
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Appearances | 3 (first in 1995) |
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Best result | Group stage |
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Appearances | 6 (first in 1997) |
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Best result | Group stage |
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The Argentina national badminton team (Spanish: Selección Argentina de bádminton) represents Argentina in international badminton team competitions and is administered by Argentine Badminton Federation (Spanish: Federación de Bádminton de la República Argentina). Badminton has been played in Argentina since the 20th century in clubs and schools across the nation. The sport was promoted in the 1970s by the Argentine Youth Christian Association but did not garner much attention.
The national team was formed after the formation of the Argentine Badminton Federation (FEBARA) in 1982.[1] The team competed in the first South American Badminton Championships while it was also the host. The team also made their first appearance in the Sudirman Cup in 1995.
The Argentinian mixed team also participated in the Pan American Badminton Championships. Mateo Delmastro is the first Argentinian badminton player to play at the Youth Olympic Games.
History
Men's team
In 1985, Argentina hosted the second South American Badminton Championships with only men's events being held. The team achieved runners-up position at the men's team event, winning against Uruguay but losing to Brazil.[2][3] In 1990, the team finished in third place in the men's team event at the South American Badminton Championships.
Women's team
In 1990, Argentina were bronze medalists at the South American Badminton Championships women's team event. The team won their tie against Uruguay but lost to Brazil and Peru.[4][5]
Mixed team
Argentina hosted the first South American Badminton Championships in 1984, the team finished third in the mixed team event.[6] In 1995, Argentina made their debut in the Sudirman Cup.[7] The team were placed in Group 11. The team lost 4–1 to Slovakia, Malta and Brazil but won their tie 5–0 against Morocco to finish 48th in the overall standings.[7] The team then competed for the next two editions of the Sudirman Cup and lost all of their group ties.[7]
The Argentine mixed team then competed in the 2010 South American Games. The team lost the third place tie to Suriname. In 2013, the team made their debut at the Pan Am Mixed Team Championships and finished in 9th place.[8][9] In 2020, the team finished as runners-up for a third time at the South American Badminton Championships.[10]
Competitive record
Thomas Cup
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Uber Cup
Year
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Round
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1957 to 2024
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Did not enter
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2026
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To be determined
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2028
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2030
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Sudirman Cup
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Pan American Team Championships
Men's team
Year
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Round
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2016 to 2024
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Did not enter
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2026
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To be determined
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2028
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2030
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Women's team
Year
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Round
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2016 to 2024
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Did not enter
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2026
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To be determined
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2028
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2030
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Mixed team
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South American Games
Mixed team
Year
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Round
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2010
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Fourth place
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4th
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2018
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Group stage
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5th
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2022
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Group stage
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5th
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South American Team Championships
Men's team
Year
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Round
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1985
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Runners-up
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2nd
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1990
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Third place
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3rd
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Women's team
Year
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Round
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1990
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Third place
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3rd
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Mixed team
Year
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Round
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1984
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Runners-up
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2nd
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1988
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Third place
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3rd
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1996
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Third place
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3rd
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1998
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Fifth place
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5th
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2012
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Did not enter
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2013
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Third place
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3rd
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2014
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Did not enter
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2015
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2016
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Fourth place
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4th
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2017
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Fourth place
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4th
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2018
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Fourth place
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4th
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2019
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Third place
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3rd
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2020
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Runners-up
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2nd
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2022
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Did not enter
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2023
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2024
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Fourth place
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4th
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- **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Junior competitive record
Suhandinata Cup
Year
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Round
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2000 to 2025
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Did not enter
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2025
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To be determined
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Pan American Junior Team Championships
Mixed team
Year
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Round
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1977 to 1996
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Did not enter
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1998
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Group stage
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7th
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2000
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Group stage
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8th
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2002
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Did not enter
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2004
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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Group stage
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8th
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2013
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Group stage
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12th
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2014
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Group stage
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11th
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2015
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Group stage
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10th
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2016
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Did not enter
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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2025
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To be determined
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South American Junior Team Championships
Mixed team
Year
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Round
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1997
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Fourth place
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4th
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2000
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Fourth place
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4th
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2001
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Fourth place
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4th
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2005
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Did not enter
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2009
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2012
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Group stage
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6th
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2013
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Fourth place
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4th
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2014
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Did not enter
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2015
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2016
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Fifth place
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5th
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2017
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Fifth place
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5th
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2018
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Runners-up
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2nd
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2019
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Third place
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3rd
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2020
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Runners-up
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2nd
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2022
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Did not enter
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2023
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Group stage
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6th
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2024
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Fourth place
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4th
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- **Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Staff
The following list shows the coaching staff for the national badminton team of Argentina.
Name
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Role
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Martín Trejo
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Head coach[11]
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Gaston Harkes
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Assistant coach[12]
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Players
Current squad
- As of 2 January 2024
Men's team
Name
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DoB/Age
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Ranking of event
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MS
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MD
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XD
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Andrés Vázquez
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(2001-03-19) 19 March 2001
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-
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-
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-
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Mateo Delmastro
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(2000-04-14) 14 April 2000
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-
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-
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-
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Dino Delmastro
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(1996-02-21) 21 February 1996
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-
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-
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-
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Angel Bertolez
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(1998-03-10) 10 March 1998
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-
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-
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-
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Nicolas Oliva
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(2002-10-11) 11 October 2002
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322
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162
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216
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Santiago Otero
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(2001-05-24) 24 May 2001
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230
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162
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140
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Women's team
Name
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DoB/Age
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Ranking of event
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WS
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WD
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XD
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Ailen Oliva
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(2005-01-07) 7 January 2005
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349
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200
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216
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Iona Gualdi
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(2005-03-24) 24 March 2005
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206
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200
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140
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Lara Gallardo
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(2003-09-16) 16 September 2003
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-
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-
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-
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Marilyn Romero
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(2002-12-10) 10 December 2002
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-
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-
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-
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Micaela Suárez
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(2000-01-28) 28 January 2000
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-
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-
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-
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Florencia Bernatene
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(1998-12-31) 31 December 1998
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-
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-
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-
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Previous squads
Pan American Badminton Championships
- Mixed team: 2013, 2014, 2019
References