Northern Virginia Badminton Academy

Huge congratulations to all the NVBA participants and winners at the 2026 YONEX SPBA Midwest Open Regional Championships!
From May 23–25 in Vernon Hills, Illinois, our players brought intensity, focus, and unforgettable rallies to the courts. Every player, from rising newcomers to seasoned contenders made this event one to remember.
Now the spotlight shifts. Junior Nationals are coming up, and the journey only gets bigger from here. It’s time to sharpen your game, elevate your mindset, and push toward the next level and beyond.
BS U13-2nd place-Anirudh
XD U13-1st place-Anirudh & Krishnavi
GD U17-2nd place-Kimaya & Erica
XD U19-3rd place-Kimaya & Justin

2026 NVBC Badminton Summer Camp

Over the past two weekends, our athletes competed in two major events , the 2025 Capital Badminton NE Open Local Championships and the 2025 Peak Sports South Open Local Championships and they delivered outstanding performances.

Our kids brought home 25+ medals, proving once again that on the East Coast and across the country, we are a force to be reckoned with. Their hard work, discipline, and competitive spirit truly shined.

A huge congratulations to all the winners, and heartfelt appreciation to the parents for their continuous support. And of course, a big thank‑you to our dedicated coaches, your commitment and effort make achievements like this possible.

Winners List: https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/winners.aspx?id=78ddae7c-34d9-4775-81f2-23c18eac9265 https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/winners.aspx?id=86c3eaaf-ba94-42db-9110-7cd31a5810fd

What an amazing weekend! The NVBC Open Fall 2025 Tournament ran from December 12–14, 2025, and it truly felt like a big badminton family reunion. 🏸💙 Check out the full results here.
https://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/winners.aspx?id=16aebd0c-cbf6-44b0-900e-32c4a2bc8bcd
Beyond the competition, it was all about fun, friendship, and great games. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable event!

We are proud to congratulate Diya Shetty on winning the silver medal and securing second place at the RSL Finnish Junior 2025 Badminton Tournament, held from September 26 to 28 at Forever Matinkylä, Finland. Great job, Diya!

We also extend our sincere thanks to our coaching team for their unwavering support and expert guidance in helping our athletes reach new heights.

https://novabadmintonacademy.com/training-and-camps/

We are thrilled to celebrate Team NVBA’s outstanding performance at the # # YONEX Pan Am Junior Championships 2025, held in Guatemala from July 14–18. This prestigious event welcomed athletes from 16 countries, and our team truly shined on the international stage, bringing home 3 gold medals and 2 silver medals! 🏅🏅🏅🥈🥈

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes for their dedication and hard work. A sincere thank you to the coaches whose guidance and commitment helped shape these young champions, and to the parents whose unwavering support makes achievements like this possible.

Let’s continue to strive for excellence-Team NVBA! 💪✨
WS-U17 - Lydia - Gold
WD-U17 - Sasha/Yalan - Gold
WD-U15 - Kimaya/Joanne - Silver
XD-U13 - Aditya/Bella - Silver
MD-U13 - Aditya/Melvin - Gold
XD-U13 - Alaina/Arnav - QF

Congratulations to all NVBA participants and winners of the 2025 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships.

This prestigious event featured seven days of intense badminton competition, bringing together talented athletes from across the US. Team NVBA delivered a commendable performance, earning an impressive total of 11 medals. While we came up just short of our overall goal, our players demonstrated exceptional grit, skill, and determination throughout the tournament.

We are committed to returning stronger next year—with smarter preparation, harder training, and the same unwavering spirit.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated coaches who trained our athletes and to the parents whose continued support makes all the difference.
BSU13 3rd place 🥉 Kevin
XDU13 2nd place 🥈 Aditya /Bella
XDU13 3rd place 🥉Alaina/Arnav
BDU13 3rd place 🥉 Aditya / Melvin
GDU13 4th place Alaina/Mizuki
XDU17 4th place Lydia/Darsh
GD U17 1st place 🥇 Sasha / Yalan
XD U17 1st place 🥇 Sasha / Vivek
GDU17 2nd place 🥈 Kimaya/Joanne
GDU19 1st place 🥇 Lydia /Charity
GDU19 2nd place 🥈 Lydia