As he sat in the coach’s chair at the VICTOR Oceania Championships, Guillaume Gailly donned a shirt with a name and logo he’s only recently become properly acquainted with. The French para badminton medalist and long-time coach has taken on a new identity: head coach and technical manager of the Polynésian Badminton Federation (formerly Tahiti…
DetailsSaipan, Northern Marianas — The Northern Marianas Sports Association (NMSA) awarded Janelle Pangilinan Coach of the Year at the recent 2025 NMSA Annual Awards Banquet. Pangilinan—herself a Pacific Mini Games medalist for NMI— has spent the last decade driving the growth of badminton in the Northern Mariana Islands. A certified BWF Level 1 coach, she…
DetailsAUSTRALIA — Two new Grade 3 tournaments will land on Australian shores this November. The South Australia International and YONEX Melbourne International will provide more opportunities for players to play world ranking tournaments in our region this year. After a several-year hiatus, international badminton will return to Adelaide, in the form of the South Australia…
DetailsThe final day of the VICTOR Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships lived up to every expectation. With nearly every match in the gold medal ties going the distance, here’s your recap of the most anticipated ties of the tournament. Women’s Gold Medal Match First up was a rematch of the women’s singles finals of…
DetailsToday marked the final day of the Pacific U17 Invitation Team Challenge and all eyes were on New Caledonia. After a dominant first two days without dropping a single game, the title was theirs to lose. This afternoon, they faced Cook Islands in the gold medal tie. The first match saw Kimi Durand/Augustine Capitaine (NCL)…
DetailsThe team competitions are well underway. While some players are still recovering from the major events of the last few days, others were ready to attack from the first serve. Here’s your daily recap from the VICTOR Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships and the Pacific U17 Invitation Team Challenge. Women’s Teams The day opened…
DetailsThe victors of the VICTOR Oceania Championships have finally been crowned. From incredibly dominant performances to superhuman displays of determination, there was no shortage of action today. The standout match of the day belongs to the men’s singles. Over 78 gruelling minutes, Shrey Dhand (AUS) and Edward Lau (NZL) gritted their teeth and tested their limits…
DetailsAustralian athletes continued to make their mark at the BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships, delivering a series of determined and high-quality performances across Days 3 and 4 of competition. Day 3 Highlights Lachlan Boulton (AUS) broke through for his first win of the championships in a hard‑fought three‑game battle against Peru’s Renzo Diquez Bances…
DetailsThe VICTOR Oceania Championships semifinals lived up to the hype. With strong performances across the board, we will see an even Australia-New Zealand split in tomorrow’s finals. Here’s your day four recap: Men’s Singles Edward Lau looks set to go one better at this year’s Oceania Champs, coming out on top in a three-set thriller…
DetailsAs the VICTOR Oceania Championships continues to unfold, upsets and incredible displays of grit define our players. Day three brought Round of 16 action, along with the quarterfinals for men’s and women’s singles and mixed doubles, and it did not disappoint. Women’s Singles Amy Wang continues to make headlines throughout the tournament. Her quarterfinal match…
DetailsOceania athletes delivered more wins in Day 2 of the BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026. Arika Shetty (AUS) secured her first win of the tournament with a smooth 21-13, 21-2 win over Egypt’s Basmala Hashim Hassan in the women’s singles SL4. Compatriot Celine Vinot showcased her ability to clutch up, with a 21-14,…
DetailsOne name continues to gain traction in Oceania and beyond. Often, it’s met with the same question, “Is she really that young?” Today, Amy Wang pushed the conversation even further. In a highly anticipated WS R32 match at the VICTOR Oceania Championships, the 14-year-old Kiwi took on the number three seed and BWF World Championships…
DetailsThe BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships is filled with firsts for our Oceania contingent. For many players, it’s their first time playing on the world stage, and for one in particular, it marks a momentous occasion for Para Badminton in the Pacific. Jacklynda Molidu is one of one. The first player from the Pacific…
DetailsRight from the first serve at the Badminton North Harbour Centre, the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2026 has delivered the action. Players fought with intensity rarely seen in the first round of a tournament, with marathon matches and nailbiting games spanning the day. Between the opening rounds of the men’s and women’s singles along with the…
DetailsSix nations converge on Badminton North Harbour in Auckland from 13-15 February 2026 for the VICTOR Oceania Men’s Team Championships, where defending champions Australia face the challenge of protecting their title on New Zealand soil. From World Championship competitors to historic veterans making remarkable comebacks, from mentor-coaches stepping onto the court to junior bronze medalists…
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