A remarkable legacy: New Caledonia’s Johanna Kou is inspiring success in New Caledonia

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Last updated: October 6, 2021

Johanna Kou was a gold medallist in the women’s doubles at the Fiji 2007, New Caledonia 2011 and Samoa 2019 Pacific Games. Her resumé includes Badminton Oceania Executive Board Member, New Caledonia Badminton Federation President and Junior Squad Coach. The latter role emphasises Kou’s significance as she took the Gold medal in Samoa alongside fellow compatriot, Dgéniva Matauli, who has come through Kou’s coaching regime as a junior player.

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