In front of a packed house in her debut match, with more than five thousand people at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena, Yuka made her debut at the Paris Paralympics for the first time, representing Badminton Team Canada.
In her opening match at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Yuka Chokyu faced a formidable opponent, Hu Guang-Chiou from Taiwan. Despite her valiant efforts, Yuka lost in straight sets, 21-12, 21-12.
Yuka remained positive after the match, saying, “I gave my 100%, and I don’t have any regrets. I’m enjoying the atmosphere, and it’s a great experience being here.”
In her second match against Daniele Souza from Brazil, Yuka delivered a great performance, especially in a thrilling second set where she staged a remarkable comeback. However, her opponent managed to edge out the win in the decisive third set. Results of the match: 16 – 21, 21 – 15, 7 - 21
Yuka Chokyu concluded her journey at the Paris 2024 Paralympics after a challenging match against Thailand’s Sujirat Pookkham. 3 - 21, 1 – 21. Despite the result, Yuka remained proud and reflective about her experience.
“She is a very good player and has been at the top for so long. We’ve been friends off the court, and it was an honour to compete against her. Paris has been a wonderful experience, and I’m proud to represent Team Canada,” Yuka said post-match.
“I am extremely proud of how Yuka played and conducted herself on the court, representing Canada. She competed to the best of her ability against some of the toughest opponents in the world. The energy from the sold-out crowd was unbelievable,” praised Coach Frank Gaudet.
Badminton Canada is proud of Yuka Chokyu’s relentless determination and incredible performance. Her journey embodies the power of sport, and we are thrilled to have your unwavering support for our athletes.