New Zealand Eyes Home Glory as Australia Defends Oceania Men’s Team Title

Six 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…

tahiti team huddle before badminton match

Champions vs. Challengers: Australia and New Zealand Headline Oceania Women’s Team Showdown

From 13-15 February 2026, six nations will battle for glory at Badminton North Harbour in Auckland for the VICTOR Oceania Women’s Team Championships. Teams from across the Pacific bringing a compelling mix of Olympic veterans, rising junior stars, and debut internationals. From New Zealand’s reigning singles Oceania champion to Australia’s Olympic contingent, here’s your complete…

Three Umpires Welcomed To Oceania Technical Officials Development Programme

Three umpires will join the Oceania Technical Officials Development Programme for 2026 after successful nominations from the Australian Technical Officials Committee. Last week, Kasuni Madhumi Arachchi, Nicholas Chin, and Casim Casim were accepted onto the programme to continue their umpiring journey. The BOC Development Programme supports referees and umpires who have been identified as having…

Para Badminton Shines in Bendigo – Finals Day at the VICTOR Oceania Championships

Finals day at the VICTOR Oceania Para Badminton Championships was held alongside the YONEX Bendigo International, creating a unique environment where para and able-bodied athletes competed in parallel. The shared venue brought both tournaments together, not just logistically, but socially. Players from each event watched the other’s finals, filling the bleachers and lining the courtsides.…

Noda’s Heroics, Sunakawa’s Surge, and Taipei’s Tight Grip on Finals – YONEX Bendigo International Recap

As the YONEX Bendigo International powered through its quarterfinal and semifinal stages, the action on court reached a fever pitch. With every match, the stakes grew higher—and so did the drama. From Japanese dominance in singles to Chinese Taipei’s stranglehold on the doubles, the weekend served up a thrilling prelude to what promises to be…