Photo Credit: NMBA 4 July 2024 – Day three of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open (2 – 7 July 2024) was a thrilling spectacle as the round of 16 matches were played across all events. With the day coinciding with Fourth of July, the US Independence Day, the atmosphere was electric, and the level…
Photo Credit: NMBA 2 July 2024 – The second day of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 (2 -7 July) was filled with exciting and intense matches across four events: men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles ,and mixed doubles. The day began at 10 AM local time at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. Mixed…
Photo Credit: NMBA 2 July 2024 – Day 1 of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 tipped off with a high-energy noon session featuring intense matchups in the men’s singles and women’s singles categories. The first men’s singles match of the day saw Thailand’s Varot Uraiwong face off against Chinese Taipei’s Huang Ping-Hsien. Both…
Saipan, Monday 1 July 2024 – The CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 is set to ignite the courts of Saipan, bringing together talented players from various parts of the world. The tournament takes place from 2 -7 July 2024, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. As excitement builds, the tournament organisers are thrilled to…
The SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2024 will not disappoint with the Men’s Singles draw being anchored by Jonatan Christie (INA) and Kodai Naroaka (JAP) with world rankings of three and five respectively. Runner up in 2023, Prannoy H.S. is back and will once again look to stamp his mark on the tournament and improve his…
What do you get when you take a well-run, fun filled badminton tournament on a tropical island and decide to do it all again two years later? Returning players… Rose Wapp from Manawatu, New Zealand was rarely seen without a smile on her face at the Oceania Masters In Paradise event in 2022. Winner of…
9am Session Women’s Team Event New Zealand were not at full strength going into the team final against Australia, due to players being unavailable. With the winner having the opportunity to play at the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2024 in China later this year, New Zealand did put up a great fight…
SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY REVIEW The Cook Islands Men’s team have made history at the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024. This is the first time the small island nation has entered a team into the Men’s Team Championship which in itself is a milestone, however winning their first tie makes it extra special. 9am Session Men’s Team…
Today marks the start of the VICTOR Men’s and Women’s Team Championships. This three-day tournament will produce a team that will represent the Oceania region at the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in China. The two strong Nations of Australia and New Zealand should dominate in both the men’s and women’s events, however, do…
FINALS It’s three from three for established mixed doubles pair, Kenneth Choo and Gronya Somerville. Having won the title for the last two championships, the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Individual Championships was another win against New Zealanders Edward Lau and Shaunna Li. The Australians had to work for the win after taking the first game with…