Day three of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 delivered a mix of breakthrough performances, dramatic finishes, and homegrown triumphs. The atmosphere inside the venue was electric as players battled for spots in the quarterfinals, with several matches going down to the wire. From rising stars making their mark to seasoned contenders holding their…
Day two of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 delivered a series of gripping matches, with top seeds tested early and rising stars refusing to back down. From a 70-minute thriller between Japan’s Koya Iwano and USA’s Garret Tan to hard-fought three-game battles involving the tournament’s highest-ranked players, the day showcased the depth of…
Day one of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open saw players from across the globe take to the court for the men’s singles round of 64. In the first match of the day, Riki Takei (JPN) took the early lead against Australia’s Jack Yu. The Australian fought hard, but struggled to control the match. Capitalising…
After more than four decades of dedication to badminton in Fiji, the Whiteside family is bidding farewell to their official roles within the Badminton Fiji Association (BFA). Driven by a deep sense of duty to keep the sport alive in Fiji, Barry Whiteside and his daughters, Karyn and Andra, have been the heartbeat of BFA…
The CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 and CENTURY INSURANCE Saipan International 2025 are set to deliver two thrilling weeks of international badminton in Saipan, with elite athletes from around the world competing for glory. The M + Q has been released for both tournaments. From rising stars to seasoned Olympians, this year’s competitors promise high-intensity…
AUCKLAND, 14 July 2025 — Following the success of 2025, it is with great delight that Badminton Oceania confirms North Harbour, Auckland, NZL as the host of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2026. The championships will incorporate the Men’s & Women’s Team Championships, as well as the Individual Championships. The Pacific U17 Team Challenge and training…
The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series highlights those who are developing badminton at the grassroots level. This month, the BWF highlights Parisa Afshar. A Shuttle Time Tutor from Australia, Parisa’s passion for badminton only grew when she began coaching.
In their mission to remove and reduce barriers experienced by people with disabilities, Inclusive GymBad PNG recently hosted a powerful Inclusive Disability training workshop in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Facilitated by Interplast Australia and New Zealand, the one-day meeting on 18 June looked to combine the voices of people living with disabilities and those…
Finals day of the Northern Marianas International 2025 did not disappoint. In an action-packed day, some players soared to victory, while others were forced to grapple with falling just short of their goals. Nevertheless, the excitement of hosting a tournament with such high quality players was palpable throughout the Gilbert C. Ada gymnasium. With three…
With only two matches standing between players and the Northern Marianas International 2025 finals, the stakes were high today in Saipan. Between the gruelling three-game matches and emotional comebacks, the quarter finals and semi finals were not short on excitement. Here’s your daily recap: QUARTER FINALS First up were the mixed doubles. Australia’s Jayden Lim…