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Abhinav’s new partnership exceeds expectations, Gronya and Kenneth guaranteed two medals each. Semifinal highlights – VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsMay 1, 2022

Pictured: Jack Wang (right) and Abhinav Manota (left), New Zealand. Photo Credit: Ho Kah Meng Australia is guaranteed to bring in two gold medals from this year’s championships as representatives were successful on both ends of the draw in the women’s singles and doubles. Meanwhile, New Zealander’s showed dominance in the men’s doubles as the…

Nathan Tang’s parents have never spectated, tonight’s semifinal will be no exception. VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsApril 30, 2022

Despite playing international level badminton for over 10 years, Nathan Tang’s parents have never seen him play. It was their decision at the start of his badminton career, as they did not want to add any pressure or deter from his aspirations as an athlete. The 32-year-old has competed in the Continental Championships since 2012,…

Nathan Tang stuns the top seed, Gronya’s delight with new partners. Quarterfinals at the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsApril 30, 2022

The quarterfinals of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 took place at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre this morning. The biggest upsets came in the men’s singles as two of the top seeds were knocked out, including the reigning champion Abhinav Manota. Australia’s 32-year-old Nathan Tang showed absolutely no signs of slowing down, ousting top…

Wendy Chen eyes up historic seventh title, Edward Lau ends the Tahitian dream. Day two at the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsApril 30, 2022

One of the most anticipated matches of day two came in the form of a men’s singles third round match, when the men’s singles runners up from 2019 and 2020 had to compete for a spot in the quarterfinals. Rémi Rossi, who was on a mission to become the first non-Australian/New Zealander to win gold…

More seeds fall as the mixed doubles and men’s singles draw blows wide open – VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsApril 29, 2022

Only one seed remains in the mixed doubles draw as two withdrawals and a shock exit opened up the draw. Reigning champion Gronya Somerville and her new partner Kenneth Choo were the pair responsible for the first shock exit of the day, overcoming the challenge of fellow compatriots and second seeds Tran and Sylvina. Kenneth…

Three players withdrawn from VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 after positive COVID-19 test

EventsApril 29, 2022

BADMINTON OCEANIA PRESS RELEASE UPDATED ON 29/04/2022 AT 11.30AM Badminton Oceania (BOC) can confirm that two more players from the current draw have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been withdrawn from the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022. This brings the total number of withdrawals (due to COVID-19) to three. The players returned a positive result…

Gronya set to defend, Fiji’s players knocked out – Doubles gets underway at the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsApril 29, 2022

Australia’s Gronya Somerville came out in fighting form on day one of the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 as the reigning and two-time mixed doubles champion aims to defend her title. Competing on her stomping grounds (Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre), she has taken to the draw with a new partner this year (Kenneth Choo) after…

Remi’s quest continues, Oscar Guo dominates and one shock exit as the men’s singles draw opens the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022

EventsApril 28, 2022

09The VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 opened with the men’s singles draw this afternoon, with a large draw of 65 players from 4 member countries (Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Tahiti) competing. The 2019 men’s singles finalist, Rémi Rossi, has returned to the continent to compete in this years tournament as his quest continues to be…

Oliver Leydon-Davis and Anona Pak aim for top podium finish as Commonwealth Games qualification looms

Events, General NewsApril 25, 2022

Pictured: Oliver Leydon-Davis and Anona Pak, New Zealand. Photo Credit: Badminton Photo Badminton Oceania has caught up with Badminton New Zealand’s top Mixed Doubles pair, Oliver Leydon-Davis and Anona Pak, who head into this year’s Championships as top seeds. Oliver Leydon-Davis is the reigning men’s doubles champion, but will be focusing solely on the mixed…

Fiji’s Sristi Nadan: Competing to inspire the next generation

Events, Member Activity, Shuttle TimeApril 22, 2022

The VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 will feature 97 players from four member associations: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Tahiti. The global COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created barriers for players to travel, meaning the draw is heavily dominated by Australian and New Zealand players. However, Sristi Nadan and Jared Chung will be representing Fiji with pride…

Australia’s Women’s Team named for the TotalEnergies BWF Uber Cup Finals 2022

Events, Member ActivityApril 22, 2022

In February 2022, the VICTOR Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships were meant to take place in North Harbour, New Zealand, alongside the Open Individual Championships, Junior Individual and Mixed Team tournament. While the (Open) Individual tournament was able to be postponed and has moved to Melbourne (Australia) between 28 April – 1 May, the team competitions were…

Ryan Tong on preparations for Oceania Championships ‘Gameplan is everything’

Events, General News, Player DevelopmentApril 20, 2022

Pictured: Ryan Tong (New Zealand). Photo credit: Badminton Photo The recent Thomas Cup Finals team announcement by Badminton New Zealand confirmed the selection of Ryan Tong – one of the reigning Oceania Junior Men’s Doubles Champion. Tong was victorious during the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2019 alongside Jack Wang. The pair overcame Australia’s Ricky Tang…

VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 – Draw Released

Events, General NewsApril 12, 2022

There are just over two weeks left until the VICTOR Oceania Championships make a comeback following a two-year COVID-related hiatus. Last taking place in February 2020 (in Ballarat), the Continental Championships will be taking place from 28 April – 1 May 2022 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre. Here are some of the draw…

Update on BWF World rankings

EventsApril 9, 2022

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) can confirm it will initiate a transition towards a live 52-week BWF World Ranking commencing 2 August 2022. A complete live 52-week ranking will be published on 3 January 2023. For each week of the newly published ranking starting 2 August 2022, four weeks of historical World Ranking points will…

Who will New Zealand and Australia compete against at the TotalEnergies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2022?

EventsApril 2, 2022

BWF MEDIA UPDATE (Adapted) Thomas Cup champions Indonesia, who regained the trophy last year after a 19-year wait, find themselves in a tricky group as they prepare to defend their title next month. The 14-time champions will expect a feisty challenge from Thailand, who will be fired up on home turf, besides Korea and Singapore.…