Australian umpire Kelly Hoare focuses on BWF Assessor role after retiring as BWF Umpire
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Lynne Nixey talks to COC-Tales on Olympic officiating and Gender Equity
Pictured: Trish Gubb – Umpire, New Zealand (left) and Lynne Nixey – Deputy Referee, New Zealand (right) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Earlier this year, our Administration Manager, Lynne Nixey attended the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to fulfil the role as Deputy Referee. On top of her role at Badminton Oceania’s Head Office, she is…
Oceania line judge, Karen Arnold, ‘privileged’ to be part of the Paralympic debut
Pictured: Karen Arnold, line judging at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Australian line judge, Karen Arnold, has arrived in Tokyo, ready to officiate in the Para badminton tournament which starts tomorrow. Despite having over a year and a half away from international competitions, Karen has been preparing for the sport’s biggest stage by reviewing…
A pinnacle appointment – Justin Zuo to retire as an umpire after Tokyo 2020
Pictured: Justin Zuo, New Zealand, umpiring at the Singapore Open 2017. Photo Credit: Badminton Photo “I am so glad that this Paralympic Games will be my retirement appointment. It’s not only a memorable event for me, but also an honorable recognition from Badminton Oceania” Reflective and grateful words from the Oceania Certificated Umpire, Justin Zuo,…
‘Having a keen interest and immersion in the game helps me to focus better’ – Paralympic Line Judge, Ravi Nadan
Pictured: Ravi Nadan, holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch at the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games Players were not the only group to celebrate the announcement of Para badminton being added to the Paralympic programme at the Tokyo 2020 Games. It boosts the fantastic opportunities available for technical officials too, with a chance to demonstrate their…
Richard Wong bids farewell to BWF Line Judge career at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Pictured: Richard Wong, presented with formal acknowledgement certificate at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Australia’s Richard Wong has celebrated an illustrious technical official career in the badminton world. Progressing through the ranks, Richard completed one term (since 2017) as a BWF Line Judge, while also umpiring (Oceania Accredited Umpire) at numerous badminton tournaments. His experiences…
‘My way to give back to the sport’ – Q+A with Tokyo 2020 Line Judge, Richard Wong
Pictured: Richard Wong (line judge), Australia. Oceania Line Judge, Richard Wong (from Australia) is attending his first Olympic Games in Tokyo as a line judge. His past experience at major sporting events around the world has built up to this moment – a pinnacle in any technical official’s career. Listen to what Richard has to…
‘Choosing the right moment to blink’ – Q+A with Tokyo 2020 line judge, Shevaun Moody
Pictured: Shevaun Moody (far right) – line Judge at the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games. BWF Line Judge, Shevaun Moody (from Australia) will be attending her first Olympic Games in Tokyo. Excited by her first Olympics experience, Shevaun tells us more about her journey as a line judge, giving an insight into the intense levels of…
Q+A with Trish Gubb: One of only two to umpire both Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Pictured: Trish Gubb (Umpire), New Zealand. Photo Credit: Badminton Photo BWF Certificated Umpire, Trish Gubb (from New Zealand) will be attending her second Olympic Games and her first Paralympic Games as an umpire in Tokyo. Testament to her growth and experience as an umpire, Trish is one of only two umpires who will be umpiring…
Cherish Reti imparts her umpiring wisdom on International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Every year on April 6, the United Nations and International Olympic Committee celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The day acknowledges sports ability to act as a vehicle for change in promoting development and peace. In 2021, it comes as no surprise that the theme is #OnlyTogether which focuses largely around the…