While Chinese Taipei’s stronghold on the competition strengthened today, as the field at the MAXX North Harbour International 2025 whittled down from 80 to 20, plenty of other players turned heads and proved why it would be a mistake to count them out. Early in the day, the men’s singles took to the court. While…
When Amy Wang took the court this morning at the MAXX North Harbour International 2025, she knew she was in for a tough day. The 13-year-old drew none other than fellow North Harbour player and 2025 Oceania women’s singles champion, Shaunna Li, in her first match of the tournament. Wang, who had been promoted from…
Day one of the MAXX North Harbour International 2025 For many, this is an event they return to year after year, and the competition continues to grow. Despite being early in the tournament, there were several close matches, near upsets and compelling victories. Men’s Singles Oceania champion, Jack Yu (AUS) faced Malaysia’s Kong Teck Joon.…
The seeding report and draw have been released for the ROKETTO Sydney International 2025. The tournament will be played in the Harbour City between 8-12 October at the Roketto Badminton Centre in Lidcombe, as part of our October BWF Grade 3 International circuit. With several of the top ranked players continuing from this week’s MAXX…
The seeding report and version two of the M+Q for the MAXX North Harbour International 2025 is now available, showcasing what will be on offer in the first week of the International Challenge tournaments across Oceania in October. With 174 players competing from 15 countries, the tournament is shaping up to be full of excitement.…
From local courts to the global spotlight, Australia’s Joshua Ho has officially joined the ranks of BWF Umpires, following a successful assessment at the VICTOR China Open earlier this year. The BWF Council formally approved his achievement during their recent meeting in Paris, marking a proud moment for both Joshua and the Oceania officiating community.…
PORT VILA, VANUATU—Last week, the Vanuatu Badminton Association (VBA) was officially welcomed as a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), a milestone moment for the country’s newest sporting body. The announcement comes less than a year after VBA was founded, and just months after joining the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee…
PORT VILA, VANUATU — With a population of just over 300,000, Vanuatu is home to stunning landscapes and adventure activities galore. And now, following a decision from BWF this past week, it is also officially home to the world’s newest badminton Member country. This significant milestone marks Vanuatu Badminton Association’s official recognition as the 18th…
GOROKA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA — Once confined to Port Moresby and its surrounds, badminton in Papua New Guinea is now finding a new life in the Eastern Highlands – thanks to Inclusive GymBad’s grassroots efforts. After a successful trip to Goroka in the Eastern Highlands in 2024, the crew returned to the area last month…
Oceania Athletes Open Their Campaign at the World Championships The TotalEnergies BWF World Championships have officially begun in Paris, igniting a week of top-tier badminton action on the sport’s grandest stage. Among the global contenders, eight athletes from Oceania stepped up to the occasion, ready to test their skills against the world’s best. For six…