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Northern Marianas Shortlisted for Prestigious BWF Award

From humble beginnings to international recognition, the Northern Marianas Badminton Association (NMBA) has shown that passion and dedication can lead to remarkable achievements. Shortlisted for their “TakeCare Public School System Interscholastic Badminton League” in the prestigious BWF Membership Grant Impact award, their journey is a testament to the power of perseverance. Making strides in promoting…

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Johanna Kou Recognised For Decades of Work

At the Badminton Oceania Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 24 April, the 2024 Heather Robson Award recipient was announced. This prestigious award, which recognises an individual’s outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of badminton in the Oceania region, was awarded to Johanna Kou from New Caledonia. An Award 20 Years In The Making Johanna’s…

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BOC Agrees to Test New Scoring System

Badminton Oceania has agreed to test the proposed new BWF scoring system in two of our five 2025 International Challenge tournaments. The DOVE Saipan International 2025 (12-16 August) and the ROKETTO Sydney International 2025 (8-12 October) will implement the new 3×15 system. These tournaments were purposely selected as they take place a week after another…

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From Spectator to World-Class Athlete: The Unstoppable Story of Mischa Ginns

The COVID lockdown in Melbourne could have been a moment of limitation for Mischa Ginns. Instead, it became a stepping stone to something great. Watching the Tokyo Paralympics, she did more than passively observe—she became a virtual supporter, purchasing online seats to cheer on Australian athletes. Those virtual tickets became a meaningful connection to the…