October 11, 2026 — Team Kumpoo member and Canadian women’s doubles specialist Catherine Choi reached the Women’s Doubles semifinals at the recently concluded Arise International Challenge 2026, fighting alongside her doubles partner through several rounds of intense competition to secure another semifinal finish.

Held from October 7 to 11, the tournament was part of the BWF International Challenge circuit, bringing together talented doubles players from around the world. Catherine and her partner showed strong form from the opening round, relying on seamless rotation and precise net play to overcome a series of challenging opponents and advance to the semifinals. Facing a formidable pair in the semifinal, they fought hard and produced several impressive rallies. Though they ultimately fell short, their performance was still commendable.

Notably, this was another stop in Catherine’s recent run of International Challenge tournaments. From Guatemala to Arise, she and her partner maintained consistent coordination and execution despite a demanding schedule and opponents with different playing styles. Reaching the semifinals at two consecutive tournaments highlighted her solid technical foundations and strong competitive form.

Every match against top international opponents provided valuable experience and an opportunity to grow. For Catherine Choi , this semifinal finish was not an endpoint, but another stepping stone toward greater achievements. Team Kumpoo will continue to stand alongside her as she takes on new challenges and pursues further success.