The Australian Falcons are flying high into the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025. Set to kick off on Sunday, 8 June in Saipan, Northern Marianas, the young team from down under is a force to be reckoned with. The number one seeds, the team is stacked with players full of experience in high-level competition. On…
DetailsIt’s championship week and team Guam is ready to compete for the VICTOR Oceania Junior Mixed Team title. With a mix of newcomers and experienced players, the Guam squad has a unique advantage over some of its competitors in Saipan. Four of their players – Chen Yang Hu, Allan Zeng, Kristine Deng, and Yu Xuan…
DetailsAs the VICTOR Oceania Junior Mixed Team Championship quickly approaches in Saipan, Northern Marianas, the Cook Islands team is preparing for their arrival with quiet confidence and a growing sense of purpose. Representing one of the region’s smaller nations, this squad brings both experience and a hunger to compete at a higher level. The experience…
DetailsThe seeds are in and the heirarchy is set — at least on paper. With some noteworthy placements and rising stars cracking the top ranks, the Northern Marianas International 2025 is shaping up to be a tournament defined as much by surprises as by favourites. Kicking off on 17 June, the five days of action…
DetailsThis year’s Tahiti team for VOJC is no stranger is medals. Hunting their first Oceania Junior Mixed Team title in Saipan next month, their players have won various Pacific gold medals over the last three years. Five members of their squad were part of the winning U17 Pacific Invitational team in Geelong in 2024. Those…
DetailsThe Seeding list for the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 is now available. With 111 entries, we are set for excitement in Saipan from 12-15 June. Men’s Singles Fresh off his Sudirman Cup campaign, Australian Shrey Dhand comes into the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships as the favourite in the men’s singles. He will face stiff…
DetailsBadminton Oceania is thrilled to announce that the VICTOR Oceania Junior Mixed Team Championships will serve as an official test event for the proposed new BWF scoring system. Following discussions with the BWF, we confirm that the event will not adopt the team relay format. Instead, we have opted to trial the proposed BWF 3×15 scoring…
DetailsWith three weeks until the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships, the New Zealand team is preparing for the journey to the Northern Marianas Islands. Second seeds, the Kiwis bring a wealth of experience to the tournament. Raphael Deloy, Josephine Zhao, and Leizhi Zhu are two-time World Junior Championships squad members. Between their appearances in Nanchang, China,…
DetailsIn a whirlwind week in Xiamen, China, some of the region’s brightest talents seized an opportunity to make their mark on the global stage. Facing the best in the world, the fearless Australian team took on top competition at the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025. Drawn into the competitive pool C, their three group…
DetailsThe VICTOR Oceania Mixed Team Champions will compete in the most contentious group in at the competition in Xiamen, China, in April.
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…
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