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 ,…
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…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 7 July 2024 – The finals at the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 took place today, with the competition intensifying as the courts were reduced to one.The Pacific island-inspired trophies stood ready to be awarded, as the play commenced at 1 PM local time at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. Mixed…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 6 July 2024 – As we near the final stages of the competition, the intensity reached new heights at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, where two courts hosted five thrilling matches starting at 3 PM local time. Mixed Doubles: The afternoon kicked off with mixed doubles, showcasing four pairs battling for a…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 5 July 2024 – Happy World Badminton Day! Day four of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open (2-7 July 2024) was an exhilarating quarterfinals day. Matches began at 3 PM local time at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, with thrilling results across all categories. Mixed Doubles: In a surprising turn of events,…
DetailsPhoto 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…
DetailsPhoto 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…
Details𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬I grew up in Washington State in the US and moved to Guam with my family when I was 6 years old.My dad played badminton when he was in college and he wanted me to try it out. We went to the badminton hall which was one of two in Guam and I started…
DetailsPhoto 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…
DetailsSaipan, 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…
DetailsFor Matthew Zhao (NZL), Yanxi Liu (NZL), Aneesh Nirmal (AUS) and Mimi Ngo (AUS) together with their coaches, Kenneth Yew (NZL) and Brent Miller (AUS), the last few days have been ones of new opportunities, learnings and creating memories. Competing at the International Badminton U16 SHONAI Invitational 2024 in Japan, these four young shuttlers have…
DetailsAs he is affectionally know in the Northern Mariania Islands, Coach Robbie – Badminton Ocenana’s Coaching & Development Manager, is on his fourth visit to Northern Marianas, working with 20 local players plus two from neighbouring Island Guam, facilitating the National Junior training camp. Assisting with this camp is current Oceania Men’s Singles Champion and…
DetailsFour junior players from Australia and New Zealand are attending the International Badminton U16 SHONAI Invitational 2024. Badminton Oceania facilitated the invitation to both New Zealand and Australia through their connection with Tournament Director Junichi Kasuga. For Matthew Zhao (NZL), Yanxi Liu (NZL), Aneesh Nirmal (AUS) and Mimi Ngo (AUS) the opportunity to represent their…
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