In a match that had the crowd holding its breath, Thomas Slade and Regina Edward delivered a performance to remember at the VICTOR Oceania Para Badminton Championships, overcoming Lachlan Boulton and Amonrat Jamporn (AUS) in a three-game thriller that will go down as one of the tournament’s most gripping encounters. The opening game saw Slade…
Celine Vinot and Caitlin Dransfield are no strangers. They’ve been opponents. They’ve been teammates. And, the two Australians have both represented their country on the world stage—Dransfield at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, and Vinot at Paris 2024. Both in the SL3 classification, their match was a highly-anticipated affair, with other players and supporters lining the courtside.…
A Landmark Week for Para Badminton in Oceania This week marks a significant milestone for para badminton, not just globally, but especially within Oceania. The VICTOR Oceania Para Badminton Championships 2025 have officially begun, bringing together athletes from across the region in a celebration of skill, resilience, and sporting spirit. This fifth edition of the…
As the final shuttle dropped and the cheers echoed through the arena, the curtain closed on an unforgettable day of badminton. The VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 finals brought the fiercest of competition and some very deserving champions. Here’s your finals day recap. Women’s Singles In the first match of the day, Faye Huo (AUS)…
After 10 intense matches on the courts, we finally found our VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 finalists. With everything on the line, players gave it their all in hope of reaching the final. Here is your recap of the semi finals. Mixed Doubles In the first match of the day, Australia’s Shrey Dhand and Mimi…
With day 2 of the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025 done and dusted, we are one step closer to finding our champions. Heart-stopping moments and roaring cheers filled the Gilbert C. Ada Gym in Saipan today, with players putting everything on the line for glory. Here’s the highlights of today’s action: Round of 16 The…
With glory on the line, Oceania’s top junior talent put their best foot forward on the court on day 1 of the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championships 2025. While most results went as expected, one surprise did shake things up, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already intense tournament. From the first serve to…