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Badminton has flourished in the Cook Islands during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Badminton Cook Islands The eight teenagers competed at the North Island/Bay of Plenty U15 and U19 Championships in Tauranga last weekend, and are making the most of their trip before they head home next week. Badminton player, Te Pa O Te Rangi Tupa, with doubles partner Tereapii Akavi, overcame Auckland players in the U15 division 3 last weekend. She said she doesn't plan on returning home without some silverware. Te Pa O Te Rangi Tupa, with doubles partner Tereapii Akavi (far left) overcame Auckland badminton ...
Eight junior badminton players from the Cook Islands have travelled to New Zealand. Photo: Badminton Cook Islands The eight teenagers arrived in Auckland last night and will be out on court over the next three days at the North Island/Bay of Plenty U15 and U19 Championships in Tauranga. The group will take part in a four-day training programme next week before competing in the Waikato Under 17 Open next weekend. Badminton Oceania's Coaching and Development Manager, Robbie Thackham, was excited to welcome their first international visitors in two years. "I guess we haven't had anybody competi...