October 11, 2026 — Team Kumpoo member and Australian doubles specialist Nozomi Shimizu teamed up with her partner to claim the mixed doubles title at the recently concluded Bendigo International 2026, securing another gold medal for Team Kumpoo after five days of intense competition.

Held in Bendigo, Australia, from October 7 to 11, the tournament saw Nozomi deliver an impressive performance on home soil, backed by the support of the local crowd. From the opening round, she and her partner established strong on-court chemistry, drawing on their doubles experience and precise tactical judgment to control the pace of their matches. With sharp net interceptions and fluid attacking combinations from the backcourt, Nozomi played a key role in their run to the final.

In the final, Nozomi and her partner showed composure and decisiveness in crucial points. Through active movement and rotation, combined with consistency in extended rallies, they gradually neutralized their opponents’ attacking threat and secured the mixed doubles title in straight games.

This victory marks another impressive result in Nozomi’s recent run on the international circuit. After claiming the Mixed Doubles title and finishing runner-up in Women’s Doubles at the North Harbour International 2026, she has continued her strong form by winning the Mixed Doubles crown at the Bendigo International 2026. Her steady results across tournaments underscore her competitiveness and consistency on the international doubles stage.