The seeding report and version two of the M & Q for the MAXX North Harbour International 2024 has now been released, showcasing what will be on offer during the third and final week of International tournaments across the Oceania region. Men’s Singles: International players in the men’s singles once again lead the way by…
DetailsPhoto Credit: Roketto Badminton (Jaslyn Hooi SGP) The seeding report and version two of the M & Q for the ROKETTO Sydney International 2024 has now been released, showcasing what will be on offer during the second week of international badminton in Australia. Men’s singles: International players in the men’s singles at the ROKETTO Sydney…
DetailsThe seeding report and version two of the M & Q for the Yonex Bendigo International has now been released, offering an insight into the highly anticipated draw following some withdrawals and promotions of players. This report highlights the top seeds across all categories, demonstrating the competitive calibre of the tournament. Several players from the…
DetailsThe Zespri AIMS Games is Australasia’s largest junior sporting event, held annually in Tauranga Moana. Celebrating diversity, the Games provides an opportunity for adolescents aged 10-12 years from all demographics and education contexts to compete in sporting competitions, to meet others from outside their normal peer group, and to learn and build on their social…
Details𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬 I was born and raised in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. I’m the middle child of three. My sister also plays and has had the opportunity to represent NMI at a youth level. I never knew about badminton when I was young. I was more into volleyball…
DetailsThere has been some moving and shaking in Papua New Guinea over the last week with Inclusive GymBad taking Shuttle Time further into the provinces. Badminton is growing in Papua New Guinea with more opportunities for people to become involved. Through an expansion of the Inclusive GymBad program, Joyce Koiari (Inclusive GymBad Monitoring & Evaluation…
DetailsBadminton Oceania is pleased to announce the hosts of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2025. In February the VICTOR Oceania Championships (Open) will be hosted by Badminton North Harbour, in Auckland, New Zealand; 10-16 February with the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships being hosted by the Northern Marianas Badminton Association; 8-14 June. This is the fourth time…
DetailsOne of the success factors of an international badminton tournament is strong partnerships. Northern Marianas Badminton (NMBA) is a great example of an organisation with strong partnerships. One of these strong partnerships NMBA is with their Continental Confederation; Badminton Oceania (BOC). During the recent CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open and the DOVE Saipan International, Badminton…
Details3, 2 1… Three Olympic Appearances Twice As A Player Once As A Coach The Australian Badminton team is in Paris, taking on the world’s best at the most prestigious sporting event, the Olympic Games. Three players have featured, in women’s singles and women’s doubles. Leanne Choo, Australia’s head coach is attending her third Olympic…
DetailsThe Australia/NZ Referee and Umpire development programme was established at the beginning of 2022. The objective of the programme is to support young technical officials who have been identified by their Member Associations as having the potential to attain Badminton World Federation level in the future. In total there are two Referee’s and eight Umpire’s…
DetailsLast week at the Badminton Australia u15/u19 National Championships in Western Australia our BWF Vice President – Geraldine Brown made a special presentation to two Oceania Technical Officials from Western Australia. Greg Vellacott’s career as a Badminton World Federation official has spanned 33 years since his first appointment as an Accredited Umpire at the Thomas…
DetailsText by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – Malaysian badminton sensation Justin Hoh has secured one runner-up and one men’s singles titles in Saipan. After a challenging run at the CROWNE PLAZA Northern Marianas Open 2024 last week, where he reached the finals but fell short against strong opponent, Cheng Kai…
DetailsPhoto Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – The finals day at the DOVE Saipan International 2024 delivered thrilling matches, showcasing some exceptional badminton. Play started at 11AM at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. Mixed Doubles: In an all-Japanese final, the top-seeded pair Hiroki Nishi and Akari Sato dominated their compatriots Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara.…
DetailsText by Grace Cai – Photo Credit: NMBA 13 July 2024 – Viren Nettasinghe, the captain of Sri Lanka’s men’s Olympic team and the flag bearer for the prestigious opening ceremony, is currently ranked 73rd in the BWF men’s singles world rankings. As part of his preparations for his debut at the Paris Olympic Games,…
Detailsain Photo Credit: NMBA 12 July 2024 – Day four of the DOVE Saipan International 2024 (9-13 July) featured both the quarterfinals and semifinals in an action-packed day. As the tournament nears its conclusion, the level of play has intensified, with thrilling rallies captivating the arena. The quarterfinal rounds began at 10 AM, followed by…
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