Team Tonga are thriving in the Pacific badminton scene as their national federation grows stronger and their coaches become more competent. The Pacific Sports Partnership (PSP) also plays a significant role in Tonga’s development, helping to turn the BWF Shuttle Time initiative into a reality for many youngsters across the country, while supporting talented players…
DetailsYouth Pastor, Televine Masefau, of Samoa’s L.M.S. Pasefika Church is using badminton to restore faith in her community’s next generation. Televine Masefau, Front row on the right side. With the resources provided by BWF Shuttle Time, Televine is promoting health and wellbeing and helping children as young as five years find a new lease of…
DetailsEarlier this year, Fiji hosted a Paralympic Showcase in Nadi to coincide with the Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) AGM. During the event, Ateca Mataitoga was highlighted as a prospect for Para-Badminton, both as a player and coach. After deciding to put her own well-being at the forefront, Para-sport is a new addition to Ateca’s…
DetailsThe recent VICTOR Oceania Championships 2019 in Melbourne showcased the inspiring legacy from the Pacific Islands, with players from Tonga, the Cook Islands and Samoa who were introduced to badminton through the BWF Shuttle Time initiative which launched back in 2012. Many players in their junior teams took to the sport and went on to represent…
DetailsCompared to the other regions in the world, Oceania faces unique challenges due to the remoteness, distance between countries/continents and difficulty in accessing resources which creates several barriers to participation and challenges to our aspiring players. Many of the Pacific Islands face such challenges, which many other countries would take for granted, on a daily…
DetailsSpecial Olympics Samoa had their first taste of badminton when the Shuttle Time Samoa team delivered activities as part of EKS unified sports day.
DetailsIn this AustraliaPlus photo feature, we go inside the exciting life of Tonga National Shuttle Time Badminton coordinator and mother of three Peti Tupouniua, as she represents the Australian Aid-supported Pacific Sports Partnerships at one of world badminton’s biggest events, the Sudirman Cup.
DetailsThe Sudirman Cup being hosted on the Gold Coast has been the catalyst for a special sporting, social and cultural exchange between Australian Tongans and Tongans visiting Australia
DetailsShuttle Time Oceania descended on Samoa earlier this month to deliver a number of activities including Oceania’s first Shuttle Time Coordinator workshop and training for Samoan Tutors, Teachers and children.
DetailsWith the Sudirman Cup making it’s debut in the Oceania region, this provided an opportunity for our Pacific countries to watch world class action…
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