The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series highlights those who are developing badminton at the grassroots level. This month, Badminton New Zealand’s Shuttle Time tutor, Graham Berry talks about growing up in the countryside, organising badminton on a glacier, and developing badminton in his community. Below is a snippet of Berry’s story, for…
DetailsThe final day of competition at the VICTOR Oceania Badminton Championships was filled with excitement as athletes gave their all in the last push for victory. Mixed Doubles Starting with the mixed double competition, number one seeds Edward Lau and Shaunna Li (NZL) took to the court looking to finish one place higher than last…
DetailsQuarterfinals Home town advantage may have worked in Edward Lau and Shaunna Li’s favour as they started the proceedings on court today with another convincing win, this time over Australians Ricky Tang and Kaitlyn Ea. Meanwhile, the newly formed pair of Vincent Tao and Gronya Somerville are constantly improving with each match played and it…
DetailsDay two of the Victor Oceania Championships was even more exciting than anticipated. Men’s Singles New Zealand’s Edward Lau is the sole kiwi who has made it through to the men’s singles quarterfinals. Dominated by the Australians, the players from across the Tasman are causing ripples as they progress through the draw. Shrey Dhand, who…
DetailsThe journey to VICTOR Oceania Individual Championship glory began today, and the competition was fierce. With more entries than expected, it was clear that every player was determined to make their mark. While no upsets shook the tournament, the matches were undeniably intense, with the hopefuls on display refusing to hold back. From the first…
DetailsThe third and final day of the VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Championships 2025 was filled with thrilling moments, highlighted by Australia’s dominant 5-0 victory over New Zealand, and Tahiti’s decisive 5-0 win over the Cook Islands. Australia secured their seventh consecutive title with commanding performances across all disciplines, while Tahiti clinched their second-ever medal at…
DetailsDay two of the VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Championships 2025 showcased the fight, spirit, and skill we’ve come to expect across the region. From the U15s, there were standout performances and tight battles all day. In mixed team division, the favourites reigned victorious, despite the other teams showing remarkable determination. MORNING SESSION: Mixed Team…
DetailsWith the VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Championships 2025 in full swing, day one saw fierce competition and standout performances as players across the Pacific battle for team glory and a ticket to the Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China, this April. Australia and New Zealand come into the tournament as favourites and are dominating early, but…
DetailsThe VICTOR Oceania Championships has once again attracted an unexpected high entry. In 2024 when the Championships were in Geelong, Australia there was a larger than anticipated Australian entry; with the Championships moving across the Tasman for 2025 to North Harbour, New Zealand it was thought that the entries would be similar to 2023 when…
DetailsEvery time Glenn Cox turns into the driveway of Badminton North Harbour, it’s very hard for him to forget the sight of floodwaters that swamped the building back in 2023. It was a normal Friday evening on January 23 with squad training taking place, meanwhile heavy rain had just set in outside, which is not…
DetailsTwo years of on-court experience between New Zealanders Adam Jeffrey and Justine Villegas showed its strength today during the pair’s opening Mixed Doubles Round of 32 win over Australians Frederick Zhao and Yuelin Zhang at the Roketto Sydney International. After bowing out during the Round of 16 last week at the YONEX Bendigo International, the…
DetailsSaturday 12 October 2024 – A full day of intense Quarterfinal and Semifinal action has set the stage for an exciting Finals line-up on our fifth and last day. In a valiant effort from the remaining Oceania players in the mixed draw, Edward Lau/Gronya Someville were unable to outplay their Chinese Taipei opponents, making their…
DetailsThursday 10 October 2024 – The second day of the Yonex Bendigo International showcased an impressive display of passion and determination as players continued their pursuit of advancing in the draw. The day was not without surprises, as several unseeded players upset higher-ranked opponents, defying expectations. The morning began with round 32 of women’s singles,…
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…
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