Another double podium finish for Humber Badminton
TRURO, N.S. – Humber badminton continued its unprecedented nationals run, capturing a national title for the eighth consecutive season. The Hawks left Nova Scotia winning two national gold medals and once again helping the OCAA win team supremacy.
Humber legend and first-year head coach Chloe Rowe made the difficult decision of splitting up 2022 mixed champions Airi Moromisato and Sirapob Kongubon, and her faith in her student-athletes paid dividends.
Airi and Victoria Duong started the day, earning a spot in the finals with a 6-0 record. It was a rematch of the 2022 finals against the TKU Eagles, but this time the Hawks were able to win in straight sets, 21-17 and 21-14.
The men's doubles duo Sirapob Kongubon and Nishant Batra also ran the table, capturing the program's first men's doubles title since 2017. The Hawks never trailed in either set, winning 21-16 and 21-13.
Humber Highlights
- Humber captured its sixth consecutive title in the women's doubles discipline and the seventh since 2013.
- Victoria Duong finishes her Humber career with three national titles (2019, 2022, 2023).
- The OCAA won the CCAA Team Supremacy title for the second straight year, winning four of the five titles.
- Humber badminton has now captured 17 CCAA national titles, one shy of the Humber men's golf record of 18.
