Revival Sports Show Promising Form at Hellas International 2026
Revival Sports’ twin sisters Fathimath Nabaha Abdul Razzaq (Naba) and Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq (Naby) reached the women’s doubles quarter-finals at the Hellas International 2026 in Greece, marking the second time the pair have advanced to the last eight of a European Badminton World Federation (BWF) Circuit tournament this year.
The sisters also reached the quarter-finals at a tournament in Italy earlier in the season.
Naba and Naby secured their place in the quarter-finals with a straight-games victory over Bulgarian pair G. Pavlova and T. Pavlova, winning 21–15, 21–15 in the round of 16. However, their run ended in the quarter-finals, where they lost 21–8, 21–18 to Danish pair Jonassen and Viscovich.
The quarter-final appearance represents another encouraging result for the Revival Sports duo as they continue to gain international experience and establish themselves on the European badminton circuit.
In mixed doubles, Nibal Ahmed and Naby also advanced to the round of 16 after defeating J. Casaru and Abela 21–11, 21–9 in the round of 32. They were subsequently eliminated by German pair Zhang and Stomel, losing 21–14, 21–12.
Revival Sports also reached the men’s doubles round of 16 through Hussein Zayan Shaheed Zaki (Zayan Zaki) and Nibal. The pair opened their campaign with a convincing 21–16, 21–6 victory over Greek players Kapoukranidis and Polizoakis. Their progress ended in the following round, where they were defeated 21–16, 21–13 by Turkish pair G. Gol and M. Seven.
In men’s singles, Hassan Zayan Mohamed competed in the qualifying rounds but lost to Bulgarian player Ruptsov 21–8, 21–7. Zayan Zaki and Naba also contested mixed doubles, where they were beaten 21–9, 21–9 by Portuguese pair David Silva and Marta Sousa.
The Hellas International, held from 20 to 23 October, was the first stop on Revival Sports’ three-tournament European campaign, which continues with the 51st VICTOR FZ FORZA Hungarian International Championships from 28 to 31 October before concluding at the FZ FORZA Norwegian International from 5 to 8 November.
The five athletes representing Revival Sports on the tour are Zayan Zaki, Nibal Ahmed, Hassan Zayan Mohamed, Naba and Naby. Their participation across the three tournaments provides opportunities to compete against international opposition, gain valuable match experience and continue their development.
At the Hellas International, Zayan Zaki entered men’s doubles and mixed doubles, Naba competed in women’s doubles and mixed doubles; Nibal participated in men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles, Naby entered women’s doubles and mixed doubles; and Hassan Zayan competed in men’s singles qualifying.
For the Hungarian International Championships, Zayan Zaki is scheduled to compete in men’s doubles and mixed doubles. Naba is entered in women’s singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles, while Naby will compete in women’s singles and women’s doubles. Nibal is scheduled to contest men’s singles and men’s doubles, and Hassan Zayan will again participate in men’s singles.
At the Norwegian International, Zayan Zaki will compete in men’s singles and mixed doubles, while Naba is scheduled to participate in women’s doubles and mixed doubles. Naby will contest women’s singles and women’s doubles.
With Naba and Naby securing a second European Circuit quarter-final appearance this year, Revival Sports will look to build on the experience gained in Greece as its High Performance Team continues the European campaign in Hungary and Norway.