After more than four decades of dedication to badminton in Fiji, the Whiteside family is bidding farewell to their official roles within the Badminton Fiji Association (BFA). Driven by a deep sense of duty to keep the sport alive in Fiji, Barry Whiteside and his daughters, Karyn and Andra, have been the heartbeat of BFA…
The CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2025 and CENTURY INSURANCE Saipan International 2025 are set to deliver two thrilling weeks of international badminton in Saipan, with elite athletes from around the world competing for glory. The M + Q has been released for both tournaments. From rising stars to seasoned Olympians, this year’s competitors promise high-intensity…
AUCKLAND, 14 July 2025 — Following the success of 2025, it is with great delight that Badminton Oceania confirms North Harbour, Auckland, NZL as the host of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2026. The championships will incorporate the Men’s & Women’s Team Championships, as well as the Individual Championships. The Pacific U17 Team Challenge and training…
The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series highlights those who are developing badminton at the grassroots level. This month, the BWF highlights Parisa Afshar. A Shuttle Time Tutor from Australia, Parisa’s passion for badminton only grew when she began coaching.
In their mission to remove and reduce barriers experienced by people with disabilities, Inclusive GymBad PNG recently hosted a powerful Inclusive Disability training workshop in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Facilitated by Interplast Australia and New Zealand, the one-day meeting on 18 June looked to combine the voices of people living with disabilities and those…
Finals day of the Northern Marianas International 2025 did not disappoint. In an action-packed day, some players soared to victory, while others were forced to grapple with falling just short of their goals. Nevertheless, the excitement of hosting a tournament with such high quality players was palpable throughout the Gilbert C. Ada gymnasium. With three…
With only two matches standing between players and the Northern Marianas International 2025 finals, the stakes were high today in Saipan. Between the gruelling three-game matches and emotional comebacks, the quarter finals and semi finals were not short on excitement. Here’s your daily recap: QUARTER FINALS First up were the mixed doubles. Australia’s Jayden Lim…
Day 3 of the Northern Marianas International showcased some of the best badminton the tournament has on offer. After 39 matches and several hours, we finally found our quarter finalists. Here’s your daily recap: Mixed Doubles New Zealand’s Raphael Deloy and Yanxi Liu and their opponents from across the Tasman, Phillip Halim and Faye Huo…
Day two of the Northern Marianas International 2025 proved to be filled with gruelling matches, decisive victories, and new opportunities. For many junior Oceania players, they witnessed a higher level of competition that ever before. As the courts continue to heat up, players will continue to put their all on the line for Northern Marianas…
The newest grade three tournament in Oceania, the Northern Marianas International 2025, kicked off today in Saipan. After a week of competition between the up-and-coming stars of Oceania, our Pacific players will face talents from across Asia and Pan-Am. On the first day, men’s and women’s singles took to the court. Some were riding the…