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The final day of the VICTOR Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships lived up to every expectation. With nearly every match in the gold medal ties going the distance, here’s your recap of the most anticipated ties of the tournament. Women’s Gold Medal Match First up was a rematch of the women’s singles finals of…
The team competitions are well underway. While some players are still recovering from the major events of the last few days, others were ready to attack from the first serve. Here’s your daily recap from the VICTOR Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships and the Pacific U17 Invitation Team Challenge. Women’s Teams The day opened…
The victors of the VICTOR Oceania Championships have finally been crowned. From incredibly dominant performances to superhuman displays of determination, there was no shortage of action today. The standout match of the day belongs to the men’s singles. Over 78 gruelling minutes, Shrey Dhand (AUS) and Edward Lau (NZL) gritted their teeth and tested their limits…
Australian athletes continued to make their mark at the BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships, delivering a series of determined and high-quality performances across Days 3 and 4 of competition. Day 3 Highlights Lachlan Boulton (AUS) broke through for his first win of the championships in a hard‑fought three‑game battle against Peru’s Renzo Diquez Bances…
The VICTOR Oceania Championships semifinals lived up to the hype. With strong performances across the board, we will see an even Australia-New Zealand split in tomorrow’s finals. Here’s your day four recap: Men’s Singles Edward Lau looks set to go one better at this year’s Oceania Champs, coming out on top in a three-set thriller…
As the VICTOR Oceania Championships continues to unfold, upsets and incredible displays of grit define our players. Day three brought Round of 16 action, along with the quarterfinals for men’s and women’s singles and mixed doubles, and it did not disappoint. Women’s Singles Amy Wang continues to make headlines throughout the tournament. Her quarterfinal match…
Oceania athletes delivered more wins in Day 2 of the BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026. Arika Shetty (AUS) secured her first win of the tournament with a smooth 21-13, 21-2 win over Egypt’s Basmala Hashim Hassan in the women’s singles SL4. Compatriot Celine Vinot showcased her ability to clutch up, with a 21-14,…
One name continues to gain traction in Oceania and beyond. Often, it’s met with the same question, “Is she really that young?” Today, Amy Wang pushed the conversation even further. In a highly anticipated WS R32 match at the VICTOR Oceania Championships, the 14-year-old Kiwi took on the number three seed and BWF World Championships…
Right from the first serve at the Badminton North Harbour Centre, the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2026 has delivered the action. Players fought with intensity rarely seen in the first round of a tournament, with marathon matches and nailbiting games spanning the day. Between the opening rounds of the men’s and women’s singles along with the…
Six nations converge on Badminton North Harbour in Auckland from 13-15 February 2026 for the VICTOR Oceania Men’s Team Championships, where defending champions Australia face the challenge of protecting their title on New Zealand soil. From World Championship competitors to historic veterans making remarkable comebacks, from mentor-coaches stepping onto the court to junior bronze medalists…