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Badminton Oceania presents Serve-ing Pacific – new volunteer recognition programme

General News, Member Activity, Shuttle Time

To celebrate the annual ‘International Volunteer Day’ (December 5), Badminton Oceania is delighted to announce a new initiative which highlights the hard work undertaken by volunteers across the Pacific. In the sports sector, volunteers are particularly key to the success of programmes and event activations, spanning across grass roots to elite level performance. Badminton Oceania’s…

Ian Bridge wins Carbine Club Coach of the Year at the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

General News, Para-Badminton, Player Development

The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) are a celebration of the achievements of sportspeople with disability, the coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers who support them, and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across Victoria. Hosted by Disability Sport & Recreation, the VDSR Awards are an opportunity to discover notable champions and rising…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Kumon Tarawa, Fiji

General News, Member Activity, Shuttle Time

The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level. Kumon Tarawa doubles up on his involvement in Badminton, serving as Badminton Oceania’s Regional Development Officer and the Shuttle Time National Coordinator for Fiji. Reflecting upon his experiences, the community spirit and the opportunities…

BWF announces revamped tournament calendar for 2022

General News

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has successfully completed a review process to publish the revamped BWF Tournament Calendar for 2022, which will culminate with the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals in Guangzhou, China. The calendar is based on the principle of cluster tournaments primarily throughout Asia as well as traditional European tournament stops where…