ucla club badminton

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Hello Bruins!

This site will be a regularly updated resource to provide up-to-date information surrounding our club. You can find all of our socials, upcoming events, photos, and contact information as the school year progresses.Have a great day!

BRUIN OPEN 25-26

Mark your calendars as we are ecstatic to announce that our long awaited annual Bruin Open tournament is officially happening. More information on sign-ups, fees, and regulations will be out shortly, so stay on the lookout for upcoming announcements!Where: SAC & JWC PARDEE GYM
When: Saturday-Sunday, Feb 28th - Mar 1st | 8-8 PMSIGN UPS NOW OPEN!Please read the tournament regulations before signing up.

• Facebook Event Link
• Tournament Software

PRESIDENT

RYAN MA

• Fremont, CA
• Third Year

Hey! I'm Ryan, a 3rd year MCDB major, who's on the premed track. I started training for badminton around 6 years old, but actually picked up a racket when I was 3. I've loved playing it ever since and have traveled across the country for various competitions. Off the court, my other hobbies include watching other sports, traveling, and tasting all kinds of cuisines. I also recently got into hiking and am currently trying out different trails across LA.

DANIEL BIELIN

• Fremont, CA
• Fourth Year

Hey guys! I hail from Fremont, CA (like half these bozos) and I’m a fourth year neuroscience major and public health minor. I started playing badminton when I was 7 years old, and I competed a lot when I was younger. My hobbies include listening to podcasts, cooking and playing video games. Looking forward to meeting you all!

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

ELLEN ZULKARNAIN

• Fremont, CA
• Third Year

Hi!! My name is Ellen Zulkarnain, and I'm an upcoming 3rd year. I've been playing badminton competitively ever since I was 7 years old, and have been part of the UCLA badminton team for the past 2 years, where I absolutely I love our time at meets and hanging out with people at club hours. Besides badminton, I also love doing jigsaw puzzles, making silly little drinks, reading, and playing with my dog, Mars!

VICTOR KIM

• Seoul, South Korea
• Third Year

Hello! My name is Victor and I am the Treasurer for this year. I started badminton in high school as a hobby, but I've always been on-and-off with golf and baseball.My hobbies are listening/playing/producing music, mixology, and cooking. So if you ever want to get into whisky and cocktails, I got you! 😎 Looking forward to a great 2025-2026 school year :)Fun fact: I'm mixed-handed (mostly right) and have cross-eye dominance!

TREASURER

SOCIAL CHAIR

KYRA SUNIL

• Sunnyvale, CA
• Fourth Year

I started playing badminton when I was ten, and am so grateful for everything the sport has given me! In my free time, I like cafe hopping and going to the beach.

ANDREW WANG

• Fremont, CA
• Fourth Year

Hi! I’m Andrew Wang and I’m one of the co-captains! I started playing badminton when I was seven years old. I like to go cafe hopping and watching anime. I’m also a CS major so if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

CAPTAIN

CAPTAIN

DANIEL ZHOU

• Albany, CA
• Third Year

Hey peeps, I started playing badminton when my parent ditched me at a summer camp and now I'm trapped. Outside of badminton, I like eating food 👍. I will also play the occasional video game and hang out with friends. If you ever want any help in CSE related affairs, I probably can't help you but don't hesitate to ask. Looking forwards to playing badminton with y'all.

HELEN FENG

• San Jose, CA
• Fourth Year

I'm Helen, currently in my last year studying Computer Science at UCLA! I started playing badminton seriously in high school and has brought me together with my closest friends ever since. In my free time, I enjoy drawing and dancing!

HISTORIAN/WEBMASTER

HISTORIAN/WEBMASTER

KATHLEEN EMPERADOR

• Stockton, CA
• Second Year

Hi! My name is Kathleen and I'm a second-year neuroscience major. I started playing badminton when I was about 11 but didn't actively play and take it seriously until high school. Some of my hobbies include binge-watching shows, curating my Spotify playlists, and going on drives!Feel free to reach out anytime :)

RENA CHEN

• Qingdao, China
• Third Year

I discovered my love for badminton in elementary school, officially joining the professional team in 2014. I've been playing badminton for over 10 years now! Badminton has taught me so much, including perseverance, teamwork, and the joy of always striving to be better. Off the court, I’m an all-around sports enthusiast who loves trying new activities. I also enjoy dancing, especially to K-pop, capturing beautiful moments through photography, and cooking delicious dishes to share with friends ^^

EVENTS COORDINATOR

EVENTS COODINATOR

ANNABELLE ZHANG

• Wayland, MA
• Second Year

I come from the distant land of Massachusetts (not rural by-the-way), where I started playing at my local gym as soon as I was old enough to hold a racquet. I started training when I was nine and have been playing since. When I'm not on the court, I enjoy drawing, thrifting, and taking naps.

ANGELA SONG

• Seattle, WA
• Fourth Year

Hiiii!! My name is Angela and I'm a fourth year mcdb (molecular, cellular, and developmental biology) from Seattle, WA! I started playing badminton when i was 12 but then started competing more seriously for it when i was 14. I'm glad i can continue enjoying badminton in college and expand this sport to those who may not know about it. outside of badminton I love cooking / baking, exploring specialty cafes, hiking (pnw hikes are top tier), and spending time with my younger brothers!If you ever want premed advice or just a yap session in general feel free to reach out hehe :)

ADVISOR