Day two of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 delivered a series of gripping matches, with top seeds tested early and rising stars refusing to back down. From a 70-minute thriller between Japan’s Koya Iwano and USA’s Garret Tan to hard-fought three-game battles involving the tournament’s highest-ranked players, the day showcased the depth of…
Day one of the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open saw players from across the globe take to the court for the men’s singles round of 64. In the first match of the day, Riki Takei (JPN) took the early lead against Australia’s Jack Yu. The Australian fought hard, but struggled to control the match. Capitalising…
The CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 and CENTURY INSURANCE Saipan International 2025 are set to deliver two thrilling weeks of international badminton in Saipan, with elite athletes from around the world competing for glory. The M + Q has been released for both tournaments. From rising stars to seasoned Olympians, this year’s competitors promise high-intensity…
Day 3 of the Northern Marianas International showcased some of the best badminton the tournament has on offer. After 39 matches and several hours, we finally found our quarter finalists. Here’s your daily recap: Mixed Doubles New Zealand’s Raphael Deloy and Yanxi Liu and their opponents from across the Tasman, Phillip Halim and Faye Huo…
Day two of the Northern Marianas International 2025 proved to be filled with gruelling matches, decisive victories, and new opportunities. For many junior Oceania players, they witnessed a higher level of competition that ever before. As the courts continue to heat up, players will continue to put their all on the line for Northern Marianas…
The newest grade three tournament in Oceania, the Northern Marianas International 2025, kicked off today in Saipan. After a week of competition between the up-and-coming stars of Oceania, our Pacific players will face talents from across Asia and Pan-Am. On the first day, men’s and women’s singles took to the court. Some were riding the…
The seeds are in and the heirarchy is set — at least on paper. With some noteworthy placements and rising stars cracking the top ranks, the Northern Marianas International 2025 is shaping up to be a tournament defined as much by surprises as by favourites. Kicking off on 17 June, the five days of action…