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Retired BWF Umpire, Richard Bramley (NZL) presented with commemorative plaque from Badminton Oceania

EventsNovember 18, 2022

Pictured (left to right): Loke Poh Wong and Geraldine Brown (Australia, BOC Executive Board Members), Richard Bramley (New Zealand, retired BWF Umpre), Peter Cocker (Australian, Badminton Oceania Technical Official Committee Chairperson), Julie Carrel and Lynne Nixey (Badminton Oceania staff) Richard Bramley (New Zealand) was presented with a commemorative plaque from Badminton Oceania to acknowledge his…

Lee Zii Jia knocked out, Close call for Loh Kean Yew. Day three at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2022

EventsNovember 17, 2022

Pictured: Lee Zii Jia, Malaysia. Photo Credit: Choey. The drama started to unfold on day three of the SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open as the top seed and tournament favourite was knocked out of the men’s singles. In a match that was essentially a decider to see who would claim the 8th spot at this…

Day Two at the SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2022

EventsNovember 16, 2022

Pictured: An Se Young (Korea). Photo Credit: Choey. Oceania representatives faced stiff competition on day two of the SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open as the main draw commenced for the men’s and women’s singles and doubles. New Zealand’s Ricky Cheng was able to hold his own against the world number 35 from China, showing glimmers…

Day One Highlights – SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2022

EventsNovember 15, 2022

China’s zero-COVID policy has meant the late cancellation of the VICTOR and Fuzhou China Opens (World Tour 1000 and 750 tournaments respectively) made this week’s SATHIO GROUP Australian Badminton Open 2022 (a HSBC BWF World Tour 300 tournament) the last major opportunity for world ranking points before the invitational World Tour Finals season finale (source:…

Badminton Oceania is recruiting – Operations Assistant (Full Time)

General NewsNovember 15, 2022

Badminton Oceania is one of five Continental Confederations working closely with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to implement a wide range of development programmes and events in the Oceania Region in partnership with our 17 Member Countries. This newly created full-time Operations Assistant role is an entry level position based in our office in Ellerslie,…

TakeCare PSS Interscholastic Badminton League: SIS wins second consecutive title

Events, Member ActivityNovember 14, 2022

Northern Marianas Badminton Media Update. Written by James Sablan Jr. SAIPAN International School bagged its second consecutive badminton title after winning three of five matches against Agape Christian School in the middle school division championship of the TakeCare Interscholastic Badminton League at the TSL Sports Complex on Saturday. It was a championship like no other as…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Danny Ten, Papua New Guinea

Para-Badminton, Shuttle Time, Team UpNovember 4, 2022

The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level. Danny Ten, Badminton Papua New Guinea and Inclusive GymBad – PNG Shuttle Time Teacher and Para badminton player, talks about his journey into badminton and experiences of enhancing badminton opportunities for communities…

Northern Marianas name national junior Team for Pacific U15 Junior Team Challenge

Events, Player DevelopmentNovember 2, 2022

From left, Shaina Angelo Malonzo, Ruth Charmaine Bautista, Lina Tsukagoshi, Evan Seguritan, Justin Gragasin, and Jude Mallari show the letter from the Northern Marianas Badminton Association confirming their selection to the NMI Junior National Badminton Team. The Northern Marianas Badminton Association has selected six students to form the NMI Junior National Badminton Team that will…

2022 Christmas Social Media Competitions – Terms and Conditions

General NewsOctober 28, 2022

Be 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. Thursday 1 December – Team…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Janelle Pangilinan, Northern Marianas

Shuttle TimeOctober 28, 2022

The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level. Janelle Pangilinan, Northern Marianas Badminton Association Shuttle Time Coordinator (and Pacific Mini Games bronze medalist), talks about her journey into badminton and experiences of enhancing badminton opportunities for communities across the country: I was…

Four Para badminton representatives among finalists for 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

Events, Para-BadmintonOctober 28, 2022

Pictured: Ian Bridge coaching Bree Mellberg (Australia). Photo Credit: Badminton Photo, James Varghese The 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) finalists have been announced. Para badminton is represented across two award categories, including Sportsperson of the Year (Community) and Administrator of the Year. Badminton Oceania’s Coaching and Development Officer, Ian Bridge, is…

Choo appointed as Badminton Australia Head Coach

Coach Education, Member ActivityOctober 27, 2022

Badminton Australia Media Update. Pictured: Leanne Choo. Photo Credit: Badminton Photo, Jnanesh Salian Leanne Choo has been appointed the new badminton Head Coach for Australia. Choo, who represented Australia at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, was…

Japan claim 2 golds; Chinese Taipei take 3 – Finals at the VICTOR North Harbour International 2022

EventsOctober 23, 2022

Pictured: Shiori Saito, Japan. Photo Credit: Bob Walsh Mixed Doubles The Japanese duo quickly settled down and found their groove on the morning of the finals, taking the early lead at half time as Asakura refused to give up control of the net. Despite a slow start, the pair from Chinese Taipei began to creep back…

Semifinal highlights at the VICTOR North Harbour International 2022

EventsOctober 22, 2022

Pictured: Sumiya Nihei and Minami Asakura, Japan. Photo credit: Mel Walsh Out of the four seeded pairs who progressed into tonight’s mixed doubles semifinals, the lower seeded underdogs were the ones who rose to the occasion. Although that still includes the champions from last week’s tournament in Bendigo, Chang and Lee. Tomorrow, they’ll take on…

Quarterfinal highlights at the VICTOR North Harbour International 2022

EventsOctober 22, 2022

Pictured: Gronya Somerville and Wendy Chen (Australia). Photo Credit: Mel Walsh Today’s quarterfinals opened with some heated mixed doubles contests as the draw narrows down to the final four pairs. Three out of the top four seeds lived up to expectations, while the first seeds from Canada fell at the hands of Chang and Lee…