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Saturday 12 October 2024 – A full day of intense Quarterfinal and Semifinal action has set the stage for an exciting Finals line-up on our fifth and last day. In a valiant effort from the remaining Oceania players in the mixed draw, Edward Lau/Gronya Someville were unable to outplay their Chinese Taipei opponents, making their…
Thursday 10 October 2024 – The second day of the Yonex Bendigo International showcased an impressive display of passion and determination as players continued their pursuit of advancing in the draw. The day was not without surprises, as several unseeded players upset higher-ranked opponents, defying expectations. The morning began with round 32 of women’s singles,…
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce the hosts of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2025. In February the VICTOR Oceania Championships (Open) will be hosted by Badminton North Harbour, in Auckland, New Zealand; 10-16 February with the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships being hosted by the Northern Marianas Badminton Association; 8-14 June. This is the fourth time…
One of the success factors of an international badminton tournament is strong partnerships. Northern Marianas Badminton (NMBA) is a great example of an organisation with strong partnerships. One of these strong partnerships NMBA is with their Continental Confederation; Badminton Oceania (BOC). During the recent CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open and the DOVE Saipan International, Badminton…
3, 2 1… Three Olympic Appearances Twice As A Player Once As A Coach The Australian Badminton team is in Paris, taking on the world’s best at the most prestigious sporting event, the Olympic Games. Three players have featured, in women’s singles and women’s doubles. Leanne Choo, Australia’s head coach is attending her third Olympic…
Text by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – Malaysian badminton sensation Justin Hoh has secured one runner-up and one men’s singles titles in Saipan. After a challenging run at the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 last week, where he reached the finals but fell short against strong opponent, Cheng Kai…
Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – The finals day at the DOVE Saipan International 2024 delivered thrilling matches, showcasing some exceptional badminton. Play started at 11AM at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. Mixed Doubles: In an all-Japanese final, the top-seeded pair Hiroki Nishi and Akari Sato dominated their compatriots Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara.…
Text by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – Viren Nettasinghe, the captain of Sri Lanka’s men’s Olympic team and the flag bearer for the prestigious opening ceremony, is currently ranked 73rd in the BWF men’s singles world rankings. As part of his preparations for his debut at the Paris Olympic Games,…
ain Photo Credit: NMBA 12 July 2024 – Day four of the DOVE Saipan International 2024 (9-13 July) featured both the quarterfinals and semifinals in an action-packed day. As the tournament nears its conclusion, the level of play has intensified, with thrilling rallies captivating the arena. The quarterfinal rounds began at 10 AM, followed by…
Text by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 12 July 2024 – Shaunna Li, a standout New Zealand women’s singles and mixed doubles badminton player, has demonstrated remarkable success both on and off the court. With a BWF world ranking of 231 in women’s singles and 140 in mixed doubles with partner Edward Lau ,…