BIZminton nears end

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

some close ties were played in BIZminton business house badminton last Thursday as players sensed the approach of this week's final night.

Carbon Crusaders defeated previously unbeaten Slammers with some very close matches. Two of their wins were scored 28-27 and 25-24 and the only loss, 22-25.

Social Fruitworx had a 3-3 draw with HDUBZ but won the tie on points, 144-128.

In the competitive grade, Mallu Boys beat their mates Gizzy Mallus in some nail-biting matches.

Due to unavoidable circumstances, a prizegiving function will not be held tomorrow, but spot prizes will be given out during the evening. Final results will follow in due course.

Results for the fourth night (August 25) —

Social grade:

3 + 1 defeated JT Contractors 6 matches to 0.

Carbon Crusaders def Slammers 5-1.

Stanley Family def Woollie Warriors 5-1.

GDC Funzees def Vibrationz 6-0.

Social Fruitworx def HBUDZ 3-3 (144 points to 128).

Competitive grade:

Mallu Boys def Gizzy Mallus 4-2.

RSL 51s def GDC Flashers 6-0.

Fruitworx def Enterprise 4-2.