Thursday 10 October 2024 – The second day of the Yonex Bendigo International showcased an impressive display of passion and determination as players continued their pursuit of advancing in the draw. The day was not without surprises, as several unseeded players upset higher-ranked opponents, defying expectations. The morning began with round 32 of women’s singles,…
Wednesday 9 October 2024 – The Yonex Bendigo International kicked off a thrilling three-week stretch of BWF International Challenge competitions in the Oceania region. The qualification rounds in the morning delivered intense action, followed by many nail-biters when the main draw commenced with several matches going down to the wire. See some Day One Main…
The stage is set for the Yonex Bendigo International, to be held at Red Energy Stadium from tomorrow, October 9, until Sunday, October 13. The full draw was released last week and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/YBI2024 When play begins on the morning of day one, it will be a spectacular showcase of badminton from…
The seeding report and version two of the M & Q for the MAXX North Harbour International 2024 has now been released, showcasing what will be on offer during the third and final week of International tournaments across the Oceania region. Men’s Singles: International players in the men’s singles once again lead the way by…
Photo Credit: Roketto Badminton (Jaslyn Hooi SGP) The seeding report and version two of the M & Q for the ROKETTO Sydney International 2024 has now been released, showcasing what will be on offer during the second week of international badminton in Australia. Men’s singles: International players in the men’s singles at the ROKETTO Sydney…
The seeding report and version two of the M & Q for the Yonex Bendigo International has now been released, offering an insight into the highly anticipated draw following some withdrawals and promotions of players. This report highlights the top seeds across all categories, demonstrating the competitive calibre of the tournament. Several players from the…
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce the hosts of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2025. In February the VICTOR Oceania Championships (Open) will be hosted by Badminton North Harbour, in Auckland, New Zealand; 10-16 February with the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships being hosted by the Northern Marianas Badminton Association; 8-14 June. This is the fourth time…
Text by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – Malaysian badminton sensation Justin Hoh has secured one runner-up and one men’s singles titles in Saipan. After a challenging run at the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 last week, where he reached the finals but fell short against strong opponent, Cheng Kai…
Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – The finals day at the DOVE Saipan International 2024 delivered thrilling matches, showcasing some exceptional badminton. Play started at 11AM at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. Mixed Doubles: In an all-Japanese final, the top-seeded pair Hiroki Nishi and Akari Sato dominated their compatriots Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara.…
Text by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – Viren Nettasinghe, the captain of Sri Lanka’s men’s Olympic team and the flag bearer for the prestigious opening ceremony, is currently ranked 73rd in the BWF men’s singles world rankings. As part of his preparations for his debut at the Paris Olympic Games,…