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The third day of the YONEX Bendigo International delivered a flurry of upsets, breakthroughs, and edge-of-your-seat battles that kept fans glued to the action. In a stunning turn of events, Japan’s Nodoka Sunakawa sent shockwaves through the women’s singles draw by ousting top seed Tasnim Mir of India. Sunakawa’s calm under pressure and tactical precision…
A Landmark Week for Para Badminton in Oceania This week marks a significant milestone for para badminton, not just globally, but especially within Oceania. The VICTOR Oceania Para Badminton Championships 2025 have officially begun, bringing together athletes from across the region in a celebration of skill, resilience, and sporting spirit. This fifth edition of the…
As the final Grade Three tournament in Oceania for the year, the YONEX Bendigo International promised to deliver the thrills and excitement of high-quality badminton. With one last chance to prove themselves, players left everything on the court as they began their campaign on day one. The first two grade three tournaments in Oceania didn’t…
Finals day at the ROKETTO Sydney International unfolded with drama, intensity, and a clear message: Chinese Taipei’s badminton contingent is a force to be reckoned with. Of the five titles up for grabs, four were claimed by TPE athletes, showcasing not only their technical prowess but also their mental resilience under pressure. Mixed Doubles: Wu/Lee…
Day 4 of the ROKETTO Sydney International was not for the faint-hearted. With both quarterfinals and semifinals packed into a single day, players were pushed to their limits, physically and mentally. Every match felt heavier. Every point mattered more. And for those chasing a spot in Sunday’s finals, the pressure was relentless. Mixed Doubles: Wu/Lee…
Rio Agustino and Priska Kustiadi are still getting to know each other on court, but you wouldn’t have guessed it from the way they played today. In just their second international match as a pair, the Australians showed grit, chemistry, and a growing confidence that suggests this partnership could go far. Their opponents, Yu Yen…
Day 1 Drama: Comebacks, Composure, and Crowd-Pleasing Performances The first day of the ROKETTO Sydney International 2025 didn’t ease into the action; it launched straight into it. From the very first match, players were tested. Some crumbled under pressure, others rose to the occasion. And for a few, the day became a defining moment in…
The final day of competition at the MAXX North Harbour International 2025 brought exhilarating matchups, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances across all five disciplines. From comeback victories to all-Chinese Taipei showdowns, the athletes left everything on court in pursuit of gold. Here’s how the champions were crowned. Men’s Singles It was a faceoff between…
The semifinal stage of the MAXX North Harbour International 2025 brought high-stakes intensity and awesome matchups across all disciplines. With every rally and point, players pushed their limits in pursuit of a coveted spot in the finals Women’s Singles In the first match of the day, Mikaela Joy De Guzman (PHI) strode onto the court…
While Chinese Taipei’s stronghold on the competition strengthened today, as the field at the MAXX North Harbour International 2025 whittled down from 80 to 20, plenty of other players turned heads and proved why it would be a mistake to count them out. Early in the day, the men’s singles took to the court. While…