Development Officer, Badminton New Zealand My busy childhood was spent playing a lot of sport. Coming from a very active family I danced (tap, ballet and jazz) from the age of 3. I competed on stage and also completed all my dancing exams, most with an honours pass. I played badminton from when I was…
DetailsWith the 2023 Oceania Champion unavailable in 2024, the field is wide open for a new player to be crowned 2024 CHAMPION. Experienced Australian Falcon, Nathan Tang tops the men’s singles draw for a consecutive year at the upcoming VICTOR Oceania Individual Championships 2024 after a busy 2023 on the international badminton circuit. Tang, who…
DetailsWith the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024 fast approaching, Badminton Oceania is again taking the opportunity to incorporate a youth development programme for the Pacific countries into this seven-day, two-tournament event, providing the youngsters with insights into the world of international badminton. The VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024 is a festival of badminton, showcasing an individual tournament,…
DetailsBadminton Oceania is pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members in the development team based in Auckland, New Zealand. Sam Kreutzer replaces Nadia Bleaken, who finished up in December after 13 years in the role, as Participation and Development Manager with Dhanny Oud taking up the newly created role of Development Officer…
DetailsIt is the end of an era for Badminton Oceania as Nadia moves on from her role as Development Manager as she has relocated to live in Hobart, Australia. During her time with Badminton Oceania, Nadia has seen and been a part of significant changes within the organisation. From initially moving the office from Wellington…
DetailsBe in it to win it! Check out our Christmas competitions this month and get your hands on some sporting accessories to compliment your badminton bag. You can find information on how to enter on our Facebook and Instagram page. Click on the relevant links below to read terms and conditions for the relevant competition. Entry is open to people…
DetailsBadminton Oceania is pleased to announce that we have renewed with VICTOR as our official Shuttle Time equipment, apparel and shuttle partner for the next four years; 2024 – 2027. Victor retains the naming rights of the Oceania Championships including the individual, team and Para Badminton Championships. Julie Carrel, Badminton Oceania Secretary General is pleased…
DetailsWith support from the Badminton World Federation and Badminton Oceania, four players from Badminton Australia and four from Badminton New Zealand have recently attended a 10-day training camp at the Banthongyord Badminton School in Thailand. The training consisted of twice daily sessions alongside a number of international players including current men’s singles World Champion Kunlavut…
DetailsBadminton Oceania is very fortunate to have received invitations, through the Oceania Paralympic committee for three of our countries to attend a Para badminton youth training camp to be held at the Korean Paralympic Committee Training Centre in Incheon, Korea from 14 – 22 November 2023. This exciting opportunity for players under the age of…
DetailsChildhood Days We lived in a small village in the UK countryside and had a very quiet time. Everyone in the village knew each other and it was a very close community brought together by the local school. My parents have lived in the village ever since they were married. Tryst with Badminton I first…
DetailsOur November Serve-ing Pacific winner is Danny Simpson of the Cook Islands Badminton association. Danny who contributes in many different areas of Badminton from administration to coaching and is a Oceania umpire also. Danny was nominated for his commitment to the value of leadership. Tell us about yourself? I grew up playing badminton at school,…
DetailsBadminton Oceania are hiring. Please click here for the Development Officer job description. Applications close Friday 17 November 2023.
DetailsWOMEN’S DOUBLES The talent was on show today in the women’s doubles final as last weeks winners took to the court once again. Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu were the favourites heading into the match and it never looked in doubt with confidence running high. Their opposition, Sylvina Kurniawan and Poon Lok Yan were strong…
DetailsQUARTERFINALS The first match on court on quarterfinals day was an Australian – New Zealand clash in mixed doubles. Number one seeds and hopefuls to represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Kenneth Choo and Gronya Somerville didn’t have the best start to their game. Losing narrowly in extension to the young New Zealand pair,…
DetailsOceania players were in fine form at the beginning of day three at the Sydney International 2023. Number one seeds, Kenneth Zhe Hooi Choo & Gronya Somerville took a little while to settle into their rhythm against another Australian pair who pushed them to the end. Edward Lau and Shaunna Li were also first cabs…
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