The BWF Female Participation Grant offers opportunities for female athletes to apply for financial support to attend and be Internationally Classified at several BWF sanctioned international tournaments annually. Each athlete must attend two BWF para badminton tournaments in the year specified (2023) to be eligible. The grant supports the BWFs goal to increase female participation…
DetailsThe stage was set, the players were ready, the crowd poised. The first match up featuring the Australian mixed doubles pair was touted to be a competitive clash against the Chinese Taipei duo. After Choo & Somerville experienced good form recently at the Peru Challenge 2023 and Guatemala International Challenge 2023, where they reached the…
DetailsFrom the first shuttle being served at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023, the Australian vs Chinese Taipei mixed doubles semifinal was nothing short of exciting. Having home advantage, Choo and Somerville came out with a confidence that meant business. Winning the first game in extension, the crowd settled in for what was to become the…
DetailsFriday at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023 began with the remaining round of 16 men’s singles matches followed by quarterfinals (all events). From the first match, there was a buzz in the air with the prospect of immense matches to come. Semifinals will be dominated by players from Chinese Taipei, Japan, Australia, one from New…
DetailsDay two had all events on court, with some players experiencing upsets and others, marathons. The first match on court one turned out to be the longest on the second day of the YONEX Bendigo International 2023. The 64 minute, three game display of grit and determination had the players fighting for every point. Raymond…
DetailsIt is not uncommon for siblings to play in the same international badminton tournament, however it is less common when these siblings are twins. The Yonex Bendigo International 2023 has become even more unique, having two sets of twins competing this week. Taking it one step further, these twin sisters’ also play doubles together and…
DetailsThe first day at the YONEX Bendigo International 2023 was dominated by the round of 64 Men’s Singles with a handful of matches from the Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events. International visitors took control on day one with the majority of wins coming from overseas players. There were however some matches that…
DetailsThe Humans of Shuttle Time series from the Badminton World Federation shares the viewpoints of those who contribute to grassroots badminton development. Dorna is a volunteer coach from Papua New Guinea who has used Shuttle Time to learn and give back to her community. ‘I grew up in a sporting family. I have been playing various…
DetailsOur October Serve-ing Pacific winner is Endrina Nau of Ligue de Badminton de Wallis et Futuna. Endrina was nominated for the value of inclusiveness. Tell us about yourself My name is Endrina TUKUMULI NAU, I’m 32 years old, married with two kids 12 and 8 years old. I am a Wallisian and Futunian and have…
DetailsFinals day dawned with clear blue skies over Mandurah, setting the scene for a magnificent finals’ day at the Western Australia Para Badminton International 2023. By the end of the day, medals were awarded to players from 26 different coutries with only five of the participating countries missing out. The number of players at the…
DetailsIf the energy of semifinals was a sample of what to expect on finals day tomorrow, it is going to have an atmosphere not to be missed. With the imminent finals day tomorrow, the tension was high amongst the players on court today. Many seeds exited the tournament today as the pressure moved up a…
DetailsThe last of the preliminary group play was played throughout the day along with quarter final matches at the Western Australia Para Badminton International 2023. Standing The highlight of today’s session was the excitement in the women’s doubles as combined trans tasman pair, Carrie Wilson (AUS/NZL) won their quarterfinal match against the women from Peru.…
DetailsDay two at the Western Australia Para Badminton International 2023 sorted out pool play for most of the events with a few still to finish on day three. Ocenaia players feature in nine quarter finals matches beginning on Wednesday. Standing Celine Vinot began day 2 with a convincing win in her first match of the…
DetailsCorrie Robinson has been on the para badminton scene since 2015 and has extensive experience both internationally and in New Zealand, which he calls home. Find out more about Corrie’s thoughts about returning to competitive badminton and what may be instore for the future in this Q+A: What was the decider to come back to…
DetailsThe Western Australian Para Badminton International 2023 is playing host to players from 35 countries in Mandurah, Perth. The first day saw all Oceania players on court during the day with mixed results. With the arrival of international players, the energy has increased two-fold. Standing Australian Zashka Gunson, playing in women’s singles had a strong…
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