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NZ through to quarter-finals in badminton mixed doubles

August 6, 2022
Oliver Leydon-Davis and Anona Pak in training.

Oliver Leydon-Davis and Anona Pak in training. (Source: Getty)

Anona Pak and Oliver Leydon-Davis are through to the quarter-finals of the mixed badminton doubles after defeating Australia 2-0.

They overcame Tran Pham and Angela Yu 21-12 21-15.

It’s their second win of the competition after beating Mauritius 2-0 on Thursday.

The pair will next play Singapore at 10pm on Saturday NZT.

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