Three months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku caused widespread damage across the Northern Mariana Islands, athletes from more than 20 countries will converge on Saipan as international badminton returns to the Pacific. The YONEX Northern Marianas Open and CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International represent not only a return of world-class competition, but a chance for Saipan to…
Powerful storytelling and tireless dedication earned Inclusive GymBad high honours at last night’s 2026 Team Up Folktale Oscars. The Folktale Oscars is an annual celebration of powerful, real-life impact stories from the Australian Government’s Team Up programme. It brings the voices of the Pacific to the forefront. The event also spotlights the storytellers behind the…
SAIPAN, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS – Following Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s impact in the Northern Mariana Islands, Badminton Oceania (BOC) and the Northern Marianas Badminton Association (NMBA) are reviewing the feasibility of upcoming tournaments. A decision will be announced on 22 May 2026 (ChST). The affected tournaments are the YONEX Northern Marianas Open 2026, CROWNE PLAZA Saipan…
When the Badminton Papua New Guinea (BPNG) Executive Committee and emerging leaders gathered at the Papua New Guinea Olympic House on 25 April, it wasn’t business as usual. They became the first member association to pilot Badminton Oceania’s new Member Association Capacity Building Course (MACBC). Developed over the past year, the MACBC strengthens how badminton…
Saipan, 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…
Today 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)…
The 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…
As 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…
Oceania 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,…
The 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…