Four Oceania players took to the court at the BWF World Badminton Championships 2026 in New Delhi, India. With a mix of experience and debut appearances, it was New Zealand’s Shaunna Li who delivered the standout result, fighting back from a first-game loss to win her opening match and book her place in the round…
When Naoya Kawashima/Kota Ogawa stepped onto the court this afternoon at the CROWNE PLAZA Saipan International, they knew they weren’t in for a regular match. Opposite them was a pair who had been around the world a few times — Alistair Casey and Mathew Fogarty are no strangers to the international scene. At 69, Fogarty…
The top seeds fell hard on day 3 at the YONEX Northern Marianas Open. Eight of the tournament’s highest-ranked players are out, and with the field narrowing, the titles are suddenly up for grabs. Three number-one seeds went down across three disciplines. In mixed doubles, Mohit Jaglan/Lakshita Jaglan (IND) never found their rhythm, folding to…
From the very first serve, day two of the YONEX Northern Marianas Open delivered the action. For some, today marked a milestone achievement. For others, the disappointment of falling just short was palpable. For Tian Qi Zhang and Audery Chang, today’s win was confirmation of the hard work they’ve been putting in. “We’re taking it…
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…
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…