YONEX Northern Marianas Open and CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International Press Conference

This afternoon, we held the YONEX Northern Marianas Open and CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International Press Conference at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium, and we heard from the distinguished leaders of Badminton Oceania, Northern Marianas Badminton Association, and the Northern Marianas Sports Association. We also heard from our esteemed Title Sponsors represented by Mr. Michael Fariman (Yonex) and Mr. Clayton Darlington (CPRS).

Players Ella Lin (USA), Raphael Deloy (NZL), Shogo Ogawa (JPN), and Genelyn Lansangan (NMI), also shared insights on their preparations and what they look forward to acccomplishing in this year’s tournaments!

Replay Marianas Press’ coverage of the press conference @marianaspress

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YONEX Northern Marianas Open 2026 – July 14-19, 2026

CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International 2026 – July 21-25, 2026

Hosted in partnership with Badminton Oceania and sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation, these BWF Grade 3 International Challenge tournaments are bringing over 200 athletes and officials for two weeks of exciting competition in Saipan.

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