Every time Glenn Cox turns into the driveway of Badminton North Harbour, it’s very hard for him to forget the sight of floodwaters that swamped the building back in 2023. It was a normal Friday evening on January 23 with squad training taking place, meanwhile heavy rain had just set in outside, which is not…
DetailsTwo years of on-court experience between New Zealanders Adam Jeffrey and Justine Villegas showed its strength today during the pair’s opening Mixed Doubles Round of 32 win over Australians Frederick Zhao and Yuelin Zhang at the Roketto Sydney International. After bowing out during the Round of 16 last week at the YONEX Bendigo International, the…
DetailsSaturday 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…
DetailsThursday 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,…
DetailsBadminton 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…
DetailsOne 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…
Details3, 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…
DetailsText 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…
DetailsPhoto 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.…
DetailsText 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,…
Detailsain 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…
DetailsText 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 ,…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 11 July 2024 – Day three of the DOVE Saipan International 2024 (9-13 July) unfolded with the excitement of round 16 across all events, building upon the high standards set by last week’s CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024. Today’s matches at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium in Saipan offered unexpected results…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 10 July 2024 – Day two of the DOVE Saipan International 2024 (9-13 July) featured the round of 32 in men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles events. Play began at 11 am local time at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium in Saipan. Mixed Doubles: The day kicked off with mixed…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 9 July 2024 – The anticipated DOVE Saipan International 2024 (9-13 July) kicked off today, starting at 12:00 pm at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium in Saipan. The first day’s events will feature both women’s and men’s singles matches. A new week for a new tournament means new opportunities to shine, fresh…
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