Oceania players carry some of the highest world rankings among those named in the first version of the M+Q report for the women’s and mixed doubles at the YONEX Bendigo International 2026.
Set to run from 7–11 October at Eaglehawk Badminton, the tournament will draw competitors from 21 countries, marking the second of three International Challenges held in Oceania next month.
Mixed Doubles
Andika Ramadiansyah/Nozomi Shimizu headline the mixed doubles as the first of three Australian pairs to watch. Sibling duo Jack and Angela Yu will also compete, in what’s set to be one of their first international outings together in recent years. Rounding out the group is Michael/Gronya Somerville, pushing towards in international gold after their Australian Championships win in May.
Men’s Doubles
Owen switches partners for the men’s doubles, teaming up with Jack Yu. They’ll be joined by fellow Australasian pairs Raphael Deloy/Dylan Soedjasa (NZL) and the up-and-coming Roshan Rajkumar/Landon Kurniawan (AUS). Competition will come from the Philippines’ Julius Villabrille/Solomon Jr. Padiz, Chinese Taipei’s Huang Tsung-I/Lin Ting Yu, and Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren/Pharanyu Kaosamaang—a pairing that blends Kaosamaang’s youthful energy with Kedren’s experience as a two-time Sudirman Cup medalist.
Women’s Doubles
Gronya Somerville returns to action in the women’s doubles, this time alongside Canada’s Josephine Wu. The pair, who claimed gold at the CIPUTRA HANOI – YONEX SUNRISE Vietnam International Challenge 2026 earlier this year, are among the favourites to watch. They’ll face stiff competition from Oceania rivals Laudya Griselda/Nozomi Shimizu (AUS) and Camellia Zhou (NZL)/Angela Yu (AUS), as well as Chinese Taipei’s Yu Chien Hui/Hsieh Mi Yen, fresh off their win at the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026.
Men’s Singles
Chinese Taipei’s Wang Po-Wei leads the men’s singles field, having won the 2025 North Harbour International. He’s joined by compatriot Liao Jhuo-Fu, a finalist at the 2025 Sydney International. Oceania will field a strong contingent as well, with New Zealand’s Edward Lau and Australians Ephraim Stephen Sam, Shrey Dhand, and Karono Karono all set to compete.
Women’s Singles
In the women’s singles, Australia’s Rui Gao and Bernice Teoh, along with New Zealand’s Jenny Zhu, enter as the top-ranked Oceania players. They’ll be tested by Chinese Taipei’s Tung Ciou-Tong and Chen Su Yu, both of whom picked up wins on the Oceania circuit last year.
