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Three From Three For Australian Women’s Doubles
WOMEN’S DOUBLES The talent was on show today in the women’s doubles final as last weeks winners took to the court once again. Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu were the favourites heading into the match and it never looked in doubt with confidence running high. Their opposition, Sylvina Kurniawan and Poon Lok Yan were strong…
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Sydney International 2023 – Quarterfinals To Semifinals
QUARTERFINALS The first match on court on quarterfinals day was an Australian – New Zealand clash in mixed doubles. Number one seeds and hopefuls to represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kenneth Choo and Gronya Somerville didn’t have the best start to their game. Losing narrowly in extension to the young New Zealand pair,…
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Day 3 – Sydney International 2023 – Oceania Players Push On
Oceania players were in fine form at the beginning of day three at the Sydney International 2023. Number one seeds, Kenneth Zhe Hooi Choo & Gronya Somerville took a little while to settle into their rhythm against another Australian pair who pushed them to the end. Edward Lau and Shaunna Li were also first cabs…
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Talented Tan Proving Age Is No Barrier
The Sydney International 2023 is showcasing some up-and-coming international badminton talent to keep an eye on in the future. Garret Tan (USA) is just 15 years old and competitively keeping up with players who are many years’ his senior. Playing this week at the Sydney International 2023, he has turned heads when playing. Tan recently…
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Day 2 – Sydney International 2023 – Oceania Players Progress
Photo: Jacob Schueler (AUS) Photo Credit: NBC Australia Day two saw the round of 32 in the men’s singles, women’s singles and men’s doubles played with mixed results for Oceania players. A finalist at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023, Ying Tse continued her winning way against the player from Maldives. Taking the first game comfortably,…
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Mother, Daughter Line Judge Team
BWF line judge Pauline Eldred and Australian line judge, daughter Sally, are a dynamic duo, mother daughter team from the Australian state of Queensland, who have been working together as line judges last week at the YONEX Bendigo International. In the past they have also line judged at several high-profile events in recent years including…
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BWF Female Participation Grant Recipients – Oceania
The BWF Female Participation Grant offers opportunities for female athletes to apply for financial support to attend and be Internationally Classified at several BWF sanctioned international tournaments annually. Each athlete must attend two BWF para badminton tournaments in the year specified (2023) to be eligible. The grant supports the BWFs goal to increase female participation…
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Fantastic Fabulous Finals – YONEX Bendigo International 2023
The stage was set, the players were ready, the crowd poised. The first match up featuring the Australian mixed doubles pair was touted to be a competitive clash against the Chinese Taipei duo. After Choo & Somerville experienced good form recently at the Peru Challenge 2023 and Guatemala International Challenge 2023, where they reached the…
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Semi Finals – YONEX Bendigo International
From the first shuttle being served at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023, the Australian vs Chinese Taipei mixed doubles semifinal was nothing short of exciting. Having home advantage, Choo and Somerville came out with a confidence that meant business. Winning the first game in extension, the crowd settled in for what was to become the…
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Day 3 – YONEX Bendigo International 2023
Friday at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023 began with the remaining round of 16 men’s singles matches followed by quarterfinals (all events). From the first match, there was a buzz in the air with the prospect of immense matches to come. Semifinals will be dominated by players from Chinese Taipei, Japan, Australia, one from New…
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Day 2 – YONEX Bendigo International 2023
Day two had all events on court, with some players experiencing upsets and others, marathons. The first match on court one turned out to be the longest on the second day of the YONEX Bendigo International 2023. The 64 minute, three game display of grit and determination had the players fighting for every point. Raymond…
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Seeing Double, Women’s Doubles
It is not uncommon for siblings to play in the same international badminton tournament, however it is less common when these siblings are twins. The Yonex Bendigo International 2023 has become even more unique, having two sets of twins competing this week. Taking it one step further, these twin sisters’ also play doubles together and…
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YONEX Bendigo International Bursts Into Life
The first day at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023 was dominated by the round of 64 Men’s Singles with a handful of matches from the Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events. International visitors took control on day one with the majority of wins coming from overseas players. There were however some matches that…
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Human Of Shuttle Time – Dorna Longbut
The Humans of Shuttle Time series from the Badminton World Federation shares the viewpoints of those who contribute to grassroots badminton development. Dorna is a volunteer coach from Papua New Guinea who has used Shuttle Time to learn and give back to her community. ‘I grew up in a sporting family. I have been playing various…
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