The final day of competition at the VICTOR Oceania Badminton Championships was filled with excitement as athletes gave their all in the last push for victory. Mixed Doubles Starting with the mixed double competition, number one seeds Edward Lau and Shaunna Li (NZL) took to the court looking to finish one place higher than last…
Quarterfinals Home town advantage may have worked in Edward Lau and Shaunna Li’s favour as they started the proceedings on court today with another convincing win, this time over Australians Ricky Tang and Kaitlyn Ea. Meanwhile, the newly formed pair of Vincent Tao and Gronya Somerville are constantly improving with each match played and it…
Day two of the Victor Oceania Championships was even more exciting than anticipated. Men’s Singles New Zealand’s Edward Lau is the sole kiwi who has made it through to the men’s singles quarterfinals. Dominated by the Australians, the players from across the Tasman are causing ripples as they progress through the draw. Shrey Dhand, who…
The journey to VICTOR Oceania Individual Championship glory began today, and the competition was fierce. With more entries than expected, it was clear that every player was determined to make their mark. While no upsets shook the tournament, the matches were undeniably intense, with the hopefuls on display refusing to hold back. From the first…
The third and final day of the VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Championships 2025 was filled with thrilling moments, highlighted by Australia’s dominant 5-0 victory over New Zealand, and Tahiti’s decisive 5-0 win over the Cook Islands. Australia secured their seventh consecutive title with commanding performances across all disciplines, while Tahiti clinched their second-ever medal at…
Day two of the VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Championships 2025 showcased the fight, spirit, and skill we’ve come to expect across the region. From the U15s, there were standout performances and tight battles all day. In mixed team division, the favourites reigned victorious, despite the other teams showing remarkable determination. MORNING SESSION: Mixed Team…
With the VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Championships 2025 in full swing, day one saw fierce competition and standout performances as players across the Pacific battle for team glory and a ticket to the Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China, this April. Australia and New Zealand come into the tournament as favourites and are dominating early, but…
Paul William Morea, Shuttle Time Tutor, Papua New Guinea Badminton Federation is February’s Humans of Shuttle Time feature. Read on to learn about Paul’s journey to be a Shuttle Time Tutor. Growing up, I always loved to play sports like volleyball, cricket and outrigger canoeing. I first saw badminton in 2017 in Port Moresby. What…
The seeding list for the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2025 has now been released, showcasing what will be on offer from across the Oceania region. Men’s Singles: New Zealand’s Edward Lau leads the charge as the only local player within the top eight seeds. As the 2024 men’s singles champion he has cause to be watching…
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce the participants on the 2025 Oceania Technical Officials Development Programme. This programme has been in place since 2022 with the objective of supporting Umpires and Referees who have been nominated by their National Technical Officials Committee as having the potential to attain BWF status in the future. There is…