For five days in October, the courts at the Telecom Sports Arena belonged to the next generation. More than 20 young players from Rarotonga and Aitutaki took part in the Future Talent Player Camp, which ran from 12 to 16 October as part of the BOC Tier 3 Player Development Programme. Led by Dhanny Oud,…
DetailsIn the middle of the Pacific lies a country that scatters just 811 square kilometres of land across 3.5 million square kilometres of ocean. Despite the massive geographical isolation of its four-hemisphere territory, Kiribati has defied the odds to turn badminton into a thriving sport. In September, Badminton Oceania’s Participation and Development Manager, Sam Kreutzer,…
DetailsFor the first time in its history, Badminton Fiji is running a dedicated national tournament for primary schools, and the response has taken even the organisers by surprise. Having initially hoped to attract around ten schools for the inaugural event, Badminton Fiji has landed 22 schools and more than 200 players, all set to compete…
DetailsGetting to Tuvalu takes time. Flights are limited, and once you arrive in Funafuti, the country’s main island, travelling beyond it means long boat journeys to the outer atolls. It’s a setting where logistics shape what’s possible, including in sport. Earlier in May, BOC Development Officer, Dhanny Oud, visited Tuvalu to work alongside the Tuvalu…
DetailsWhen the Badminton Papua New Guinea (BPNG) Executive Committee and emerging leaders gathered at the Papua New Guinea Olympic House on 25 April, it wasn’t business as usual. They became the first member association to pilot Badminton Oceania’s new Member Association Capacity Building Course (MACBC). Developed over the past year, the MACBC strengthens how badminton…
DetailsSaipan, Northern Marianas — The Northern Marianas Sports Association (NMSA) awarded Janelle Pangilinan Coach of the Year at the recent 2025 NMSA Annual Awards Banquet. Pangilinan—herself a Pacific Mini Games medalist for NMI— has spent the last decade driving the growth of badminton in the Northern Mariana Islands. A certified BWF Level 1 coach, she…
DetailsPORT VILA, VANUATU—Last week, the Vanuatu Badminton Association (VBA) was officially welcomed as a member of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), a milestone moment for the country’s newest sporting body. The announcement comes less than a year after VBA was founded, and just months after joining the Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee…
DetailsPORT VILA, VANUATU — With a population of just over 300,000, Vanuatu is home to stunning landscapes and adventure activities galore. And now, following a decision from BWF this past week, it is also officially home to the world’s newest badminton Member country. This significant milestone marks Vanuatu Badminton Association’s official recognition as the 18th…
DetailsAfter more than four decades of dedication to badminton in Fiji, the Whiteside family is bidding farewell to their official roles within the Badminton Fiji Association (BFA). Driven by a deep sense of duty to keep the sport alive in Fiji, Barry Whiteside and his daughters, Karyn and Andra, have been the heartbeat of BFA…
DetailsCook Islands Badminton Association President Thomas Mereana-Ngauru has been elected as a Vice President for the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC). His leadership in the sport has been instrumental in the overall growth of badminton across the country, and now, his expertise will contribute to the broader development of all sports across…
DetailsFrom the courts to the communities, Wojtek Czyz and Dhanny Oud’s visit to Papua New Guinea last week was a celebration of empowerment, leadership, and para-athletic possibilities. Over six exciting days, the duo teamed up with Badminton Papua New Guinea and the Inclusive GymBad team to grow local para talent and inspire young people to be active.
DetailsAt the BWF AGM in Chengdu, China Northern Marianas Badminton was announced as the winner of the 2023 BWF Member Association Participation Award; the first time this award has been won by an Oceania Member; highlighting the progress which has been by this small country in Micronesia on the back of hosting two International Challenge…
DetailsAt the Badminton Oceania Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25 May in Kuala Lumpur the winner of the Heather Robson Award for 2022 was announced. This award which is presented to an individual in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of badminton in the Oceania region, was awarded to a volunteer…
DetailsPictured: Caleb Cui (right) and Aaron Zheng. Photo Credit: Leigh Gases Saipan International School will start its title defense in the TakeCare Badminton Interscholastic League against Kagman High School, as the 2022-2023 season of the Northern Marianas Badminton Association-sanctioned competition kicks off at the end of January in the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. SIS won…
DetailsMeet Danny Ten, a Papua New Guinean national Para badminton athlete who is actively promoting disability inclusion through the sport of badminton. As a coach with Badminton Papua New Guinea (PNG), Danny helps to deliver the Inclusive GymBad program, supported by Team Up, which uses a modified version of badminton and gymnastics to help remove barriers…
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