Paula Lynn Obanana is a well-known Filipino American badminton player. She originally belongs to Dumaguete. Phillippines. In 2015, Paula won the gold medal in women’s doubles at the Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada.
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Paula Lynn Obanana (Badminton Player) Wiki/ Bio
On 19 March 1985, Paula was born in Dumaguete City, Philippines. Currently, Obanana lived in Minneapolis- Saint Paul, United States. In 2021, Paula’s age is 36 Years old.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx)– 5 feet 3 inch
Weight (approx)– 58 Kg
Hair Color– Reddish Black
Eye Color– Black
Skin Tone– White
Education
Paula completed her schooling at Silliman University Elementary School. After completed her schooling she got a scholarship and attained the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. She completed her bachelor’s degree from there.
Paula Lynn Obanana Short Bio
| Birth Name | Paula Lynn Obanana |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Dumaguete City, Philippines |
| Date of Birth | On 19 March 1985 |
| Height (approx) | 5 feet 3 inch |
| Weight (approx) | 58 Kg |
| Hair Color | Reddish Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Nationality | |
| Husband | American |
| School | Silliman University Elementary School |
| College | De La Salle University in Manila |
| Graduate | Yes |
Family/ Parents
Her mother’s name is Nenita Obanana. Professionally her mother is a Nurse in Minnesota.
Read– Sattawat Pongnairat
Career
From 2009 to 2016 Paula won the 10 Title and 10 Runner up in BWF International Challenge (Women Doubles).
BWF International Challenge
| Tournament Year | Tournaments | Partner | Result |
| 2009 | Miami Pan Am International | Priscilla Lun | Winner |
| 2010 | Brazil International | Eva Lee | ” “ |
| 2011 | Guatemala International
Brazil International
Norwegian International | ” ”
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| 2012 | Swedish Masters
Austrian International
Polish Open | ” ”
Eva Lee
Eva Lee | Runner Up
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| 2013 | Canadian International
Bulgarian International | ” ”
” “ | Winner
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| 2014 | Peru International
Guatemala International
USA International | ” ”
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Runner Up |
| 2015 | Bulgarian International
Chile International Challenge | Eva Lee
Eva Lee | Winner
Runner Up |
| 2016 | Austrian Open
Tahiti International | ” ”
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Runner Up |
| 2016 | K & D Graphics International | ” “ | ” “ |
From 2011 to 2019 Paula won the 5 titles and 1 Runner Up in Mixed Doubles.
In Mixed Doubles she is a winner of Miami International, Uganda International, Peru International, Benin International, and Ivory Coast International. She is a runner-up of Mauritius International.
In Most of the Mixed Doubles matches her partner is Howard Shu.
Read– Iris Wang, Howard Shu, Phillip Chew
Pan American Games
| Games Year | Place | Partner | Result |
| 2011 | Multipurpose Gymnasium, Guadalajara, Mexico | Howard Bach | Bronze |
| 2011 | ” “ | Eva Lee | ” “ |
| 2015 | Atos Markham Pan Am Centre | ” “ | Gold |
| 2019 | Sports Center 3 | ” “ | Bronze |
Pan Am Championships
In 2013 and 2014 Paula and her partner, Eva Lee won the Gold Medal in Pan Am Championships.
Her Personal Life
She is married to her long-time boyfriend, whose name is not known.
Her Husband
His Family
Paula Lynn Obanana Less Known Facts
In 2016 Paula competed Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
At the age of 10, Paula started training.
She completed her schooling and college degree from the Phillipines.
Her mother’s name is Nenita Obanana. Professionally her mother is a Nurse.
Paula Lynn Obanana becomes a United States Citizen in May 2014.
Read– Zhang Beiwen, Howard Bach, Jamie Subandhi