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…
As the final shuttle dropped and the cheers echoed through the arena, the curtain closed on an unforgettable day of badminton. The VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 finals brought the fiercest of competition and some very deserving champions. Here’s your finals day recap. Women’s Singles In the first match of the day, Faye Huo (AUS)…
After 10 intense matches on the courts, we finally found our VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 finalists. With everything on the line, players gave it their all in hope of reaching the final. Here is your recap of the semi finals. Mixed Doubles In the first match of the day, Australia’s Shrey Dhand and Mimi…
With day 2 of the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 done and dusted, we are one step closer to finding our champions. Heart-stopping moments and roaring cheers filled the Gilbert C. Ada Gym in Saipan today, with players putting everything on the line for glory. Here’s the highlights of today’s action: Round of 16 The…
With glory on the line, Oceania’s top junior talent put their best foot forward on the court on day 1 of the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025. While most results went as expected, one surprise did shake things up, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already intense tournament. From the first serve to…
This VICTOR Oceania Junior Mixed Team Championship is a series of firsts for the young Northern Marianas team. It’s the first time the championship will be held on their home turf, and it’s the first time their team is coming into the competition as third seed. Kicking off 8 June, the tournament will be played…
From humble beginnings to international recognition, the Northern Marianas Badminton Association (NMBA) has shown that passion and dedication can lead to remarkable achievements. Shortlisted for their “TakeCare Public School System Interscholastic Badminton League” in the prestigious BWF Membership Grant Impact award, their journey is a testament to the power of perseverance. Making strides in promoting…