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,…
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…
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…
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…
DetailsThe SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2024 will not disappoint with the Men’s Singles draw being anchored by Jonatan Christie (INA) and Kodai Naroaka (JAP) with world rankings of three and five respectively. Runner up in 2023, Prannoy H.S. is back and will once again look to stamp his mark on the tournament and improve his…
DetailsWhat do you get when you take a well-run, fun filled badminton tournament on a tropical island and decide to do it all again two years later? Returning players… Rose Wapp from Manawatu, New Zealand was rarely seen without a smile on her face at the Oceania Masters In Paradise event in 2022. Winner of…
Details9am Session Women’s Team Event New Zealand were not at full strength going into the team final against Australia, due to players being unavailable. With the winner having the opportunity to play at the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2024 in China later this year, New Zealand did put up a great fight…
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