After a busy start to day one of the Victor Oceania Para Badminton Championships, day two was to be just as action packed.
In the standing classification, New Zealanders Wojtek Czyz and Corrie Robinson continue to move through their draws with ease. Unfazed by the competition so far, they will be keeping their wits about them as they move toward a day of finals on Sunday. In the mixed doubles, Robinson who is playing with fellow kiwi, Carrie Wilson are progressing well.
- Wojtek Czyz/Corrie Robinson (NZL) def Kenneth Adlawan/lachlan Boulton (AUS) 21-9 21-13
- Corrie Robinson/Carrie Wilson (NZL) [2] def Laho Maiauka (PNG)/Selina Seau (FIJ) 21-7 21-2
Jerome Bunge (PNG) had two three game marathons today in the men’s singles SL 3 + SL 4 and mixed doubles SL 3 – SU 5. With his first win of the tournament, Bunge was on a roll, beating his compatriot, Danny Ten in the playoff for a bronze medal.
- Jerome Bunge (PNG) def Oliver Linton (NZL) 21-13 32-21 21-15
- Jerome Bunge (PNG) def Danny Ten (PNG) 21-9 21-18 (Bronze Medal)
- Oliver Linton (NZL)/Amonrat Jamporn (AUS) def Jerome Bunge/Regina Edward (PNG) 21-11 14-21 21-16
Hoping to qualify for the Paris Paralympics in 2024, Catilin Dransfield has been traveling internationally to gain experience and much needed qualifying points. Up against compatriot, Zashka Gunson in women’s singles SL 4 + SU 5, the number one seed was tested and pushed by the younger player. Both players are part of the Australian Para program with further international appearances in their futures.
- Caitlin Dransfield (AUS) {1} def Zashka Gunson (AUS) 21-14 14-21 21-14
Wheelchair athletes rolled into the day with high expectations and a winning look in their eye. With some of the women’s and men’s events combined, meaning men and women play against each other, it was an opportunity for some challenging matches.
After recently returning to Australia from international tournaments, Grant Manzoney and relative newcomer to the sport of Para Badminton, Martin Ford have kept their doubles chances alive of appearing on the podium come finals day along with fellow Australian players Qambar Ali Akhteyari and Lochan Cowper. Both pairs have not yet been challenged but are likely to play each other in the finals.
- Grant Manzoney/Martin Ford (AUS) [1] def Chritpher Bonila/Chiang Siah (AUS) 21-5 21-8
- Qambar Ali Akhteyari/Lochan Cowper (AUS) [2] def Hayden Braun/Nang Nguyen Van (AUS) 21-18 21-8
All matches on court one (Standing) and court 1 (Wheelchair) will be available to watch on live stream, while news and results from the event will be available to view on our website and Facebook page. Join the conversation using #VOPBC23
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