Ritu Shah, UKC Blue Devils

Academic Program: Bachelor of Science

Year: 3

Varsity Sport: Badminton

Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ritu Shah closed out the ACAA badminton season undefeated, playing a crucial role in the Blue Devils’ title defense.

The two-time CCAA gold medalist and reigning CCAA Player of the Year will represent the ACAA as the top seed in women’s singles at the upcoming CCAA Championships, hosted by The King’s University.

Thomas Ashton, UKC Blue Devils

Academic Program: Bachelor of Science

Year: 4

Varsity Sport: Badminton

Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Thomas capped off his undefeated season this weekend, playing a key role in the Blue Devils’ seventh consecutive ACAA Championship victory.

The 2024 CCAA gold medalist was also named ACAA Player of the Year and will represent the conference as the top seed in men’s singles at the upcoming CCAA Championship, hosted by The King’s University in Edmonton, Alberta.