The top seeds fell hard on day 3 at the YONEX Northern Marianas Open. Eight of the tournament’s highest-ranked players are out, and with the field narrowing, the titles are suddenly up for grabs. Three number-one seeds went down across three disciplines. In mixed doubles, Mohit Jaglan/Lakshita Jaglan (IND) never found their rhythm, folding to…
DetailsFrom the very first serve, day two of the YONEX Northern Marianas Open delivered the action. For some, today marked a milestone achievement. For others, the disappointment of falling just short was palpable. For Tian Qi Zhang and Audery Chang, today’s win was confirmation of the hard work they’ve been putting in. “We’re taking it…
DetailsThe YONEX Northern Marianas Open kicked off today at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, marking the first sports event held on Saipan since Super Typhoon Sinlaku tore through the island in April. And for a community still rebuilding, watching international shuttlers back on court felt like a milestone in itself. It wasn’t a typical opening…
DetailsThree months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku caused widespread damage across the Northern Mariana Islands, athletes from more than 20 countries will converge on Saipan as international badminton returns to the Pacific. The YONEX Northern Marianas Open and CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International represent not only a return of world-class competition, but a chance for Saipan to…
DetailsThe SATHIO GROUP Australian Open came to a close today, with five finals across the disciplines bringing the curtain down on a week of high-quality badminton. From dominant performances to nail-biting finishes, finals day delivered the drama befitting a tournament finale. Mixed Doubles Top seeds Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (CHN) claimed the mixed doubles…
DetailsNearly every semifinal went the distance today at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open. With spots in tomorrow’s finals on the line, players from across the world dug in for some of the most hard-fought matches of the week. Mixed Doubles Top seeds Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (CHN) were given a real test in their…
DetailsDay 3 brought the curtain down on Oceania’s campaign at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open. There were no fairytale runs to report, but there was heart, fight, and more than a few moments that will stay with the players long after the tournament ends. Mixed Doubles — Round of 16 Edward Lau and Shaunna Li…
DetailsDay 2 of the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open brought the Oceania contingent face to face with the world’s best, and while the results were mixed, the effort was anything but. From first-round upsets to hard-fought defeats against Olympic medallists, Australia and New Zealand’s players gave the home crowds plenty to cheer about. The top seeds…
DetailsOceania’s finest made their presence felt on the opening day of the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open. From new pairings finding their footing to old partners reuniting under the tournament lights, Day 1 delivered heartbreak, excitement, and no shortage of passion. Morning Session — Qualification The morning opened with an all-too-familiar battle: Oceania Women’s Singles Champion…
DetailsThe countdown is on until Oceania’s only HSBC World Tour event. The SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open returns to Sydney on 9 June. The Super 500 competition will run at Quaycentre through 14 June, and with several of the world’s top players set to compete, along with several familiar Oceania faces returning to the court,…
DetailsSAIPAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS — Badminton Oceania (BOC) and the Northern Marianas Badminton Association (NMBA) confirm that all scheduled international tournaments in the Northern Mariana Islands this July and August will proceed as planned. The YONEX Northern Marianas Open 2026, CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International 2026, and CROWNE PLAZA Oceania Masters in Paradise 2026 will all…
DetailsSAIPAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS – Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s impact in the Northern Mariana Islands, Badminton Oceania (BOC) and the Northern Marianas Badminton Association (NMBA) are reviewing the feasibility of upcoming tournaments. A decision will be announced on 22 May 2026 (ChST). The affected tournaments are the YONEX Northern Marianas Open 2026, CROWNE PLAZA Saipan…
DetailsThe Australian women’s team will make their 11th Uber Cup appearance this month in Denmark, stepping once again onto badminton’s most prestigious team stage with a squad that reflects both continuity and change. Blending seasoned international performers with emerging talent, the Falcons’ team represents a deliberate balance between experience and youthful ambition. Veterans Gronya Somerville,…
DetailsEach Thomas Cup cycle brings change: new combinations, new experiences, and new players. As the Australian team prepare themselves for their third Thomas Cup appearance in the past decade, the programme once again reflects an evolution in progress. There are familiar pillars within the squad. World Championships representative, Jack Yu and Sudirman Cup competitor, Frederick…
DetailsAUSTRALIA — Two new Grade 3 tournaments will land on Australian shores this November. The South Australia International and YONEX Melbourne International will provide more opportunities for players to play world ranking tournaments in our region this year. After a several-year hiatus, international badminton will return to Adelaide, in the form of the South Australia…
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