Thailand Training Camp to Tournament Time

With support from the Badminton World Federation and Badminton Oceania, four players from Badminton Australia and four from Badminton New Zealand have recently attended a 10-day training camp at the Banthongyord Badminton School in Thailand. The training consisted of twice daily sessions alongside a number of international players including current men’s singles World Champion Kunlavut…

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Talented Tan Proving Age Is No Barrier

The Sydney International 2023 is showcasing some up-and-coming international badminton talent to keep an eye on in the future. Garret Tan (USA) is just 15 years old and competitively keeping up with players who are many years’ his senior.  Playing this week at the Sydney International 2023, he has turned heads when playing.  Tan recently…

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BWF Female Participation Grant Recipients – Oceania

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…

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Semi Finals – YONEX Bendigo International

From 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…

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Day 3 – YONEX Bendigo International 2023

Friday 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…

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