Thailand Para-Badminton International
May 30, 2017
A contingent of 7 Para-badminton players from Australia are descending on Bangkok to compete in the Thailand Para-Badminton International 2017.more
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BWF Total Sudirman Cup in our own Backyard
May 30, 2017
The BWF Total Sudirman Cup 2017 has come to an end in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. While this may be the fifteenth edition of the world mixed team event there were a number of firsts for the Oceania confederation.more
Shuttle Time at Sudirman Cup
May 29, 2017
With the Sudirman Cup making it's debut in the Oceania region, this provided an opportunity for our Pacific countries to watch world class action, as well as promote Shuttle Time and undertake training on the Gold Coast.more
Asia Player Development Camp Completed
May 10, 2017
Eight Oceania development players from Australia and New Zealand have had their tournament and training campaign in Indonesia finish on a positive note.more
Women in Badminton Scholarships Open
April 18, 2017
Applications are now open to all Member Countries of Badminton Oceania for Women in Badminton Scholarships. The aim is to increase female representation in activities within the Oceania region.more
An Indonesian Experience for Oceania players
April 14, 2017
As part of the Badminton Oceania player development programme 8 players from Australia and New Zealand have descended on Jakarta, Indonesia for an 18 day high badminton experience.more
Para-Badminton on the rise in Australia
March 24, 2017
With the inclusion of Para-badminton in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, the popularity is on the rise in the region.more
Samoa Badminton revival underway
March 21, 2017
The Badminton Oceania Auckland office and staff had an enjoyable week last week hosting Nynette Sass, President of Samoa Badminton. Nynette has been leading the revival of badminton in Samoa and thanks to a 2016 Women in Badminton scholarship was able to spend time with the Badminton Oceania staff going over plans, programmes and BWF Shuttle Time training.more
New Zealand Ascendancy Continues in Team Event
February 24, 2017
Following on from their whitewash of the VICTOR Oceania Junior Championship finals, the New Zealand team have once again showed their ascendancy, this time in the Junior Team event, winning all 5 ties and dropping just one match.
The blemish in the otherwise perfect campaign comes courtesy of runner-up Australia, with Victoria He and Jodee Vega managing to secure a two-game win over New Zealandmore
The blemish in the otherwise perfect campaign comes courtesy of runner-up Australia, with Victoria He and Jodee Vega managing to secure a two-game win over New Zealandmore
Favourites Make Strong Start in Team Event
February 17, 2017
New Zealand had a good day at the VICTOR Oceania Junior Team Championships, winning both of the day's ties 5-0, first against Fiji, and then New Caledonia 1, and will be looking to back up their dominance in the Individual event with a flawless performance in the team event as well.more
New Zealand, Australia Dominate Finals
February 16, 2017
If you held a mirror to the VICTOR Oceania Championships finals, you would see a perfect reflection of participants and results across the Junior and Senior event. In the Junior event, 8 of the 10 finalists were representing New Zealand, and New Zealand took the clean sweep, while in the Senior event, it was Australia who held 8 of the 10 places and had complete victory.more
VICTOR Oceania Championships Underway
February 14, 2017
It was a busy and long day at Salle Anewy in New Caledonia, as over 100 players took to the courts in the first day of the VICTOR Oceania Junior and Senior Championships. It was heartening to see players from every participating country find success in the junior event, setting up for an interesting day two.more
Clean Sweep for Australia in Casa Del Sole Noumea International
February 13, 2017
The Australian supremacy was on display last night at Salle Anewy in Noumea, as their players took out the title in every event at the Casa Del Sole Noumea International. With Australians holding 8 of the 10 finals berths, it was going to take something special to upset their party, and unfortunately, Kiwis Dylan Soedjasa and Susannah Leydon-Davis weren’t able to find the winning formula.more
Underdog Victories Set Up for Thrilling Finals
February 12, 2017
Unseeded underdogs have upset a number of seeds to claim places in the finals and set the stage for a thrilling afternoon of badminton in Noumea.more
Australian Dominance in Noumea Continues
February 10, 2017
In front of an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Salle Anewy, the Australians in the field continued the theme of yesterday to once again put on strong performances and claim most of the semi-final spots. The Aussie women are guaranteed a singles title with the seeds all progressing through as expected to create two all-Australian semi-finals.more
Aussie Shuttlers Start Strong at Noumea International
February 10, 2017
Australian shuttlers had the most success as the Casa Del Sole Noumea International got underway today at Salle Anewy in Noumea, putting on dominant displays in the singles and claiming a number of quarter-final berths.more
OceaniaLive: Streaming from New Caledonia
February 08, 2017
We're very excited to announce that we will be Live Streaming the Casa Del Sole Noumea International and Victor Oceania Championships from New Caledonia over the next two weeks. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/OceaniaLive to keep up with all the action.more
New Year, New Shuttle Time Tutors in Australia
February 01, 2017
Over the weekend 28-29 January 10 new Shuttle Time Tutors were put through their paces at the first Shuttle Time Tutor Training Course of 2017, held at Maribyrnong College in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.more
Talented 'Ilisoni aims for Tokyo Paralympics
February 01, 2017
‘Ilisoni Niukapu, a Para Badminton player is Tonga’s latest rising sports talent, who hopes to be able to represent Tonga at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020.more
Shuttle Time Smashing Stigma in Fiji
January 25, 2017
Horror stories of children with disabilities living in shame are gradually being replaced with stories of success in Fiji, and badminton, albeit a barely-recognisable version of the superfast sport, is playing an important part in this life-giving transition.more
SKYCITY NZ Badminton Open Rescheduled to August 2017
January 11, 2017
Due to a clash with the recently announced Adele concert, there will be a change to the date of the 2017 SKYCITY New Zealand Badminton Open.more
New Sponsor Confirmed
December 15, 2016
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce a new sponsorship partnership with Victor badminton equipmentmore
Pacific Women's Sports Leadership Program
December 12, 2016
Badminton was represented at last week’s Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Program through Tonga’s Shuttle Time Coordinator Peti Tupouniua and Samoa’s revivalist Nynette Sass.more
NZ Shuttle Time & Coaches Conference
December 12, 2016
Badminton New Zealand held a Shuttle Time Conference on Friday 2 December, followed by Coaching Conference over the weekend 3-4 December hosted by Wellington Badminton. This was attended by 35 delegates from 12 associations as well as visitors from Australia and Tonga.more
Para-Badminton Debut
December 12, 2016
Oceania recently supported the inaugural Australian Para-Badminton Championships which took place on 26 November in conjunction with the Victorian Open & Graded Tournament. A training camp was also aligned with the tournament – with over 40 people (including carers, coaches, players, officials) part of the 3-day event - not only Australian but also from New Zealand and Tonga.more
NEW MEMBER - Papua New Guinea
November 24, 2016
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce that Papua New Guinea has been confirmed as a member of the BWF; giving Oceania a total of 15 member countries
Welcome PNG we look forward to working with you and seeing your players at our eventsmore
Welcome PNG we look forward to working with you and seeing your players at our eventsmore
Oceania Women In Badminton Scholarship Recipients
November 15, 2016
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce that Women in Badminton Leadership Scholarships have been awarded to Peti Tupouniua (TGA), Nynette Sass (Samoa), Marianne Loh (AUS), Donna Trow (NZ) and to Tonga Badminton Associationmore
BWF Coaching Conferences
October 22, 2016
In partnership with the local hosts of three world events in 2016 and 2017, the BWF is hosting a coaches conference alongside the event. Courses are held in Bilbao, Spain 11 & 12 November, Dubai, UAE 16 & 17 December and Glasgow, Scotland 25 & 26 August.more
Badminton Oceania October Newsletter
October 19, 2016
Keep up to date with what is happening in the regionmore
Play the new Badminton Manager game
October 19, 2016
Badminton Europe is pleased to announce that our Badminton Manager game is back with a second edition.
Today, badminton fans from all over the world will be able to become a badminton manager and manage their own team through nine exciting rounds.more
Today, badminton fans from all over the world will be able to become a badminton manager and manage their own team through nine exciting rounds.more
Australian Girls Win Dutch Open
October 17, 2016
Setyana Mapasa and Gronya Somerville have pulled off some outstanding results to win the Women's Doubles at the Yonex Dutch International - Grand Prixmore
Australia Para-Badminton Training Camp and Championships
October 14, 2016
A Para-badminton training camp and the Australian Para-badminton Championships are being held in Melbourne 25-27 November in conjunction with the Yonex BV Victoria Open and Graded Championshipsmore
Oceania Women In Badminton Scholarships
October 06, 2016
Applications are now open to all Member Countries of Badminton Oceania to support women in to develop and progress their leadership pathway in badminton.more
Li-Ning Sydney International
October 14, 2016
Played at Olympic Park, Sydney 14-17 September 2016
139 players from 13 countriesmore
139 players from 13 countriesmore
Li-Ning Australian Junior International 2016
October 14, 2016
Played at Altona, Melbourne - 23-25 September 2016more
Pan Pacific Under 19 Team Championships
October 14, 2016
The Pan Pacific under 19 Team Championships were played at Altona, Melbourne prior to the Australian Junior Internationalmore
Pacific Represented at AIMS Games
September 12, 2016
10 young athletes from Cook Islands and 2 from Tonga travelled to Tauranga, New Zealand to take part in the badminton competition at the 2016 AIMS Games last week.more
Australian Umpire attains highest BWF Umpire qualification
August 18, 2016
Congratulations to Jiten Bhatt who, following assessment earlier this year, has been confirmed as a BWF Certificated Umpire.
This is the highest level an Umpire can attain and is a result of many years of hard work and umpiring all over the world. Congratulations to Jiten.more
This is the highest level an Umpire can attain and is a result of many years of hard work and umpiring all over the world. Congratulations to Jiten.more
Oceania Umpires assessed
August 18, 2016
Following assessment at the recent Wisden Cup competition, the following Umpires gained qualifications.more
Oceania Represented at Rio
August 10, 2016
Oceania is represented at the Olympic Games in Rio by five players and two support staff from Australia and five Technical Officials; three from Australia and two from New Zealandmore
New Staff Member and New Office
August 11, 2016
Robbie Thackham has commenced his role with Badminton Oceania as Coaching and Development Manager and we have moved offices to a larger spacemore
Coaches Gain BWF Qualifications
August 10, 2016
Five New Zealand Coaches have achieved their BWF Level II qualification and the BWF Level I Tutor qualification, following an intensive week of training in Kuala Lumpurmore
Badminton Oceania Releases New Strategic Plan
August 10, 2016
Badminton Oceania has released a new strategic plan; 2016 - 2020
The strategic plan guides our Executive and Management in the activities of the organisationmore
The strategic plan guides our Executive and Management in the activities of the organisationmore
Chaos of Colourful Balloons as Shuttle Time Invades Fiji
August 04, 2016
It was a case of 99 colourful balloons creating chaos on Saturday at Yat Sen School Hall in Suva as the BWF Shuttle Time program was delivered to 99 in-service Primary Teachers undertaking their degree program through Fiji National University.more
Oceania Coaching and Development Manager
July 11, 2016
Badminton Oceania is pleased to announce the appointment of Robbie Thackham as our Coaching and Development Managermore
June Update
June 29, 2016
Keep up to date with what is happening in the region with our regular newslettersmore
BWF Shuttle Time Project of the Month = Tonga
June 13, 2016
Shuttle Time Tonga "A tool for Health and Well-being" is June 2016's feature project on the Shuttle Time website.more
2016 Xiamenair Australian Badminton Open
June 06, 2016
Play gets underway on Tuesday in the 2016 Xiamenair Australian Badminton Open with some of the World's best players
http://www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au/more
http://www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au/more
Dr Judith Cousins Receives POWA Trophy
April 01, 2016
Dr Judith Cousins from Australia has been awarded the Oceania POWA (President Oceania Women Award)trophy for 2016
The Presidents Oceania Womens Award (POWA) honours the first Badminton Oceania President – Heather Robson and is awarded bi-annually to a person within the Oceania region who has who has contributed to the development and promotion of women’s (girls)badminton in a voluntary capacitymore
The Presidents Oceania Womens Award (POWA) honours the first Badminton Oceania President – Heather Robson and is awarded bi-annually to a person within the Oceania region who has who has contributed to the development and promotion of women’s (girls)badminton in a voluntary capacitymore
REVIEW - First day of Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships, excitement within 5-0 results
February 20, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – The first day of Oceania Men’s and Women’s Team Championships at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland was sometimes closer than the scoreboard suggests.more
NEWS - Australia edge New Zealand for Mixed Team gold
February 18, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Australia has won gold at the Oceania Mixed Team Championships after a 3-2 victory over New Zealand at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland today.more
NEWS - Tahiti create history with bronze medal victory
February 18, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Tahiti have won bronze at the Oceania Mixed Team Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, today after a shock 5-0 win over New Caledonia at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre today.more
REVIEW - New Zealand, Australia wins set up gold medal clash
February 18, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Wins for Australia and New Zealand set up an all Trans-Tasman gold medal showdown in the Oceania Mixed Team Championships at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland today.more
AUDIO - Australia eye New Zealand showdown - Bundgard
February 17, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Australia coach Lasse Bundgard says his team is ready for what tomorrow's Oceania Mixed Team Championship brings but admits his player's have New Zealand on their minds.more
AUDIO - First things first for Kiwis - Jensen
February 17, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - New Zealand coach Peter Jensen says his team is looking forward to facing Australia at tomorrow's Oceania Mixed Team Championship but is first focused on Tahiti.more
FULL REVIEW: Australia, New Zealand dominate Stage 2
February 17, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Australia and New Zealand stamped their authority on the Oceania Mixed Team Championships Stage 2 at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland, after wins over Tahiti and New Caledonia today.more
REVIEW - New Caledonia, Tahiti advance to Stage 2
February 17, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Tahiti and New Caledonia have advanced to Stage 2 of the Oceania Mixed Team Championships at X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, after wins over Guam and Tonga today.more
FULL REVIEW: New Caledonia go top on day of firsts
February 16, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - New Caledonia sit top of the Oceania Mixed Team Championships after wins over Guam and arch-rivals Tahiti at the X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland, New Zealand today.more
REVIEW - Tahiti, New Caledonia first up winners
February 16, 2016
Tahiti and New Caledonia were winners following their opening matches at the Oceania Mixed Team Championships at X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.more
Enthusiasm for Papua New Guinea Badminton says Oceania
February 16, 2016
Badminton is ready to blossom in Papua New Guinea according to Badminton Oceania Development Manager, Nadia Bleaken.more
PREVIEW: Oceania Mixed Team Championships
February 15, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The Badminton Oceania, Oceania Mixed Team Championships begins at X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday 16 February, 2016, and features teams from six countries.more
Voices of the Athletes takes centrestage
February 15, 2016
Badminton Oceania completed the Pacific Players Development Camp with the Oceania National Olympic Committee's (ONOC) Voices of the Athletes programme in Northcote today.more
"Specificity vital for improvement" - Nadmimin
February 15, 2016
New Caledonia's Fabien Nadmimin can't wait for the action to start with the Oceania Mixed Team Championship poised to begin at X-TRM North Harbour Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday.more
Excellence for Life - Sarah Cowley
February 15, 2016
Former Kiwi Olympian Sarah Cowley had the room in thrall as she delivered the Excellence in Sport programme at Northcote today.more
"Our motivation is high" - Naaniumoto
February 15, 2016
Tonga's Lauti Naaniumoto can't wait for next week's Oceania Mixed Team Championships and Men's and Women's Team Championships.more
Rivalries set aside for now - Cucuel
February 14, 2016
Tahitian Badminton's Leo Cucuel says on court rivalries have been set aside at the Pacific Islands Players Camp.more
Hard work and belief the way forward for Oceania - Jensen
February 14, 2016
New Zealand coach Peter Jensen ran his expert eye over Badminton Oceania's Pacific Player Development Camp as it entered its second day on Sunday.more
"Oceania needs to work together" - Geraldine Brown
February 14, 2016
Badminton Oceania President Geraldine Brown took time to give her views on the Keeping One Step Ahead workshop, the Pacific Islands Player Camp, Women in Badminton and her hopes for the future of the game in the Oceania region.more
Excitement builds for Guam's Kremper
February 14, 2016
Guam Badminton player Michelle Kremper is excited to be involved with the Badminton Oceania-hosted Pacific Island Player Camp on Auckland's North Shore.more
AUDIO - Marianne Loh on Keeping One Step Ahead
February 13, 2016
Keeping One Step Ahead facilitator Marianne Loh shares her experience of the opening morning of the Badminton Oceania workshop in Auckland, New Zealand, held 13-14 February, 2016more
Keeping One Step Ahead creates opportunities
February 13, 2016
Julie Carrel believes the training of Badminton Oceania's administrators at Federation level is crucial to the future of the sport in the Pacific.more
Workshop, Pacific Island Player Camp start busy week
February 13, 2016
Badminton Oceania opened its Pacific Island Player Camp and the Keeping One Step Ahead management course at Badminton North Harbour today.more
Guam Features on Badminton Unlimited
January 28, 2016
This week's edition of Badminton Unlimited (108) features Guam National Badminton Federation, including their recent development visit by coach Ian Piencenaves and strides they are making with the BWF Shuttle Time Schools Badminton Program.more
Tahiti involved in New Zealand Junior Performance Camp
January 22, 2016
Last week four players and one coach from Tahiti took part in Badminton New Zealand's Junior High Performance Camp.more
Tahiti Event Details Released
January 20, 2016
Tahiti is hosting two tournaments back to back in April; The Tahiti Phone International Challenge is 21-24 April followed by the Oceania Individual Championships 26-28 Aprilmore
Oceania Team Championships - Draws Released
January 08, 2016
The draws for the Oceania Mixed, Men's and Women's Team Championships being played 16 - 20 February at North Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand have been releasedmore
Keeping One Step Ahead - Team Manager Workshop
January 04, 2016
Badminton Oceania is running a weekend workshop - 'Keeping One Step Ahead" - aimed at equipping both current and potential team managers, at all levels: national and international competitions. Register at office@oceaniabadminton.org
This workshop is open to any person from any Oceania country. Travel subsidies are available, accommodation and meals are providedmore
This workshop is open to any person from any Oceania country. Travel subsidies are available, accommodation and meals are providedmore
BWF Launches Shuttle Time Facebook Page
January 01, 2016
The Badminton World Federation's vision is to make badminton one of the world's most popular school sports.
Shuttle Time is a global programme and is delivered by many countries within Oceania to school and community groupsmore
Shuttle Time is a global programme and is delivered by many countries within Oceania to school and community groupsmore
Seasons Greetings
December 16, 2015
Seasons greetings to all from Oceania Badminton.
The Oceania Office will be closed from 4pm on Friday 18th December 2015 to Tuesday 05th January 2016.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2016.more
The Oceania Office will be closed from 4pm on Friday 18th December 2015 to Tuesday 05th January 2016.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2016.more
Oceania Represented at World Junior Championships
November 09, 2015
Oceania is represented by two countries; Australia and New Zealand at the BWF World Junior Championships being played in Lima, Peru
The Championships consist of a team event followed by individual eventsmore
The Championships consist of a team event followed by individual eventsmore
Oceania Players take two titles in Sydney
September 30, 2015
Players from Australia won the Mixed Doubles at the Sydney International held recently.more
Three Internationals in two weeks completed
September 21, 2015
Three internationals have been completed in Oceania in the last two weeks. Starting with the Australian Junior International, followed by the Auckland International and finishing with the Maribyrnong International - it has been a busy fortnight for all concerned. There is still one to be completed, the Sydney International commences this week.more
Don Stockins Awarded Order of Merit
September 06, 2015
Don Stockins, from Australia, has been awarded an Order of Merit at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly function held in Auckland on September 3rd, for services to Commonwealth sport and work on the Commonwealth Games Federation Sports Committeemore
Four Oceania Tournaments in September
August 28, 2015
Four international tournaments are being played in the Oceania Region in September: the Victor Australian Junior International, the Auckland International, the Victor Maribyrnong International and the Sydney Internationalmore
BWF Women in Badminton Award
July 15, 2015
Val Nesbitt from Victoria, Australia was awarded the "Women In Badminton Award" from the BWF at the gala dinner held in conjunction with the Badminton World Federation’s Annual General Meeting in Dongguan, China back in May, however has only just been presented with the award back home in Australiamore
Oceania Features in BWF Shuttle World 10
July 10, 2015
The latest edition of the BWF Shuttle World publication features Oceania several times: Val Nesbit who won the BWF Women in Badminton Award, The Equipment Donation project at The Star Australian Open and Yonex's support of the Cook Islands plus a photo of some of our delegates from the Gala Dinner at the BWF AGM in Dongguan, Chinamore
Badminton Unlimited Features Oceania
March 09, 2015
Badminton Unlimited 2015 episode 60 features the 2015 X-TRM Oceania Championships & Pacific Player Development Programmore
Gold Coast Wins Sudirman Cup 2017
November 18, 2014
The Badminton World Federation has awarded the BWF Sudirman Cup 2017 to the Gold Coast in Australia – extending the event to a third continent for the first time in its 25-year history.more
Val Nesbitt wins top Womens Award
March 27, 2014
On Saturday 15th February Badminton Oceania’s Women in Badminton (WIB) working group hosted and organised a dinner and celebrated the inaugural winner of the Oceania Badminton POWA (President of Oceania Women’s Award) awardmore
Former World #1 Players Confirm Entry for NZ Open
March 26, 2014
The SKYCITY New Zealand Badminton Open has scored a coup with two former world number one ranked players and a former world number three all confirming entry for the April 15 – 19 tournament at the North Shore Events Centre.more
Australians win 4 titles at Junior International
February 24, 2014
Ballarat Badminton also hosted the Australian Junior International a few days after the Oceania Championships. The event attracted players from Tahiti, Tonga, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and local Australian players. Daniel Guda [pictured] won two of the titles on offer in the singles and doubles.more
LIVE STREAMING: Oceania Championships
February 14, 2014
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 join us for Live internet Streaming of Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Finals of the Oceania Championhips. http://mysportlive.com.au/broadcasting/more
Record Number of Oceania Entries
November 20, 2013
A record number of countries and team entries have been received for the Kumpoo Oceania Mixed Team Championships to be held in Ballarat, Australia next February.more
Referee's Course
November 20, 2013
Badminton Australia and Badminton Oceania invite participants on a Referee's course 13 & 14 February 2014.more
World Juniors: Tough First Day for Aussies
October 24, 2013
Australia suffered two 5-0 losses at the hands of Singapore and China on the opening day of the World Junior Championships in Thailand yesterday. However there were several close matches in both of the contests.more
KUMPOO sponsor Oceania Championships
October 24, 2013
Badminton Oceania are pleased to announce KUMPOO as the principal sponsor of the 2014 Oceania Championships. KUMPOO founded in 2001 and the head office is based in Japan.more
27th AGM Notification
October 15, 2013
Notice is hereby given that the 27th Annual General Meeting of Badminton Oceania will be held in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia on Friday 14 February 2014 at 10.00am during the Oceania Championships.more
Badminton granted AusAid funding
August 13, 2013
Badminton Australia in partnership with Oceania Badminton was successful in being selected to receive AusAid funding to deliver Badminton (Shuttletime) to the Pacific region it was announced by the Australian Minister for Sport, Melissa Parke.more
Aussie Win Four Circuit Titles
July 18, 2013
Last weekend was the last tournament on the Oceania Circuit New Caledonia International, with valuable world ranking points up for grabs. Michael Fowke from New Zealand is the only player in the region to have played in all six circuit events and the only Kiwi to win a circuit title. He wins the men's singles title for 2013 ahead of compatriot Joe Wu by 1930 points.more
Officials represent Oceania at World Event
May 30, 2013
Five Badminton Oceania Officials attended the recent Badminton World Federation World Mixed Team Championships (Sudirman Cup) hosted by Badminton Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. From Left to Right: Greg Busch (NZ), Greg Vellacott (Aus), Lynne Nixey (NZ), Kelly Hoare (Aus) and Gail Davison (Aus)more
Sudirman Cup: Aussie comfortably beat Kazakhstan
May 24, 2013
Australia will face the Philippines for third place in Group 3 at the Sudirman Cup after a comfortable 5-0 victory over Kazakhstan secured second spot in Group 3A last night.more
Sudirman Cup: Aussie defeat Switzerland
May 24, 2013
After a loss on Tuesday against Vietnam, Australia fought back on Wednesday night to defeat the top seeded Switzerland in group 3A at the Sudirman Cup. Australia had the tie won at 3-1 before Switzerland won the last match for a final tie score of 3-2.more
Sudirman Cup: NZ beaten by Ukraine
May 24, 2013
The Kiwis finished third in their pool after they were beaten 5-0 by the Ukraine, who topped the group, in their final group match at the Sudirman Cup, world mixed teams event yesterday.more
Sudirman Cup: Australia aim high despite loss
May 22, 2013
Vietnam beat Australia 4-1 as Renuga Veeran born and raised in Kuala Lumpur and her doubles partner Jacqueline Guan (pictured) did not manage to claim a point for Australia in either her mixed or women’s doubles matches.more
Sudirman Cup: NZ beat Turkey and Sri Lanka
May 22, 2013
New Zealand have won their second successive tie at the Sudirman Cup world mixed team badminton championships in Malaysia after a 3-2 win over Turkey last night.more
Oceania increase to two on BWF Council
May 19, 2013
Geraldine Brown and Nigel Skelt, two of Badminton Oceania key figures were elected for Badminton World Federation Council yesterday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiamore
Badminton Family gathers for World AGM
May 18, 2013
The Badminton World Federation family today began proceedings towards its 74th Annual General Meeting today, with a well-attended Member’s Forum in Kuala Lumpur. Delegates from more than 150 of BWF’s 179 worldwide Member Associations are in the Malaysian capital for the weekend sessions which will also see the election of a new president and council.more
Players allowed two challenges
May 07, 2013
Players will have two challenges per match when the new instant review system comes into effect in the World Superseries tour at the Indonesia Open, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced today.more
Mexico lead charge for Australian Junior International
May 02, 2013
MEXICO has led the overseas charge into Ballarat for the Australian Junior Badminton International. Mexico will be one of six visiting countries joining Australia for competition at the Ken Kay Badminton Stadium for three days from tomorrow. This is a major event on the international under-19 badminton calendar, offering points for players striving to qualify for next year’s Youth Olympics.more
Tahiti teams show progress
April 23, 2013
Tahiti have two teams entered in the Oceania Junior Teams event which is being played in Papeete this week. Tahiti, the hosts are a very young and new Federation and after 3 years of development are challenging teams from New Zealand and Australia. Tahiti number 1, Remi Rossi showed just how close they are to not only winning games but matches.more
Oceania Under 19 Teams event starts today
April 23, 2013
Oceania Junior Championships starts today in Papeete, Tahiti. Teams from NZ, Australia, Tahiti and initially Cook Islands and Nauru. Matches start at 6pm tonight and results will be available online.more
European players win 4 titles at Tahiti International
April 23, 2013
Crowds flocked to the University of French Polynesia to watch the finals of the Air Tahiti Nui International with $15000 prize money yesterday. Canada, Thailand, France and Holland shared the prize money taking all five titles.more
Robin Bryant awarded Life Membership
April 08, 2013
New Life Member of Badminton Oceania, Robin Bryant received the highest honour in Oceania for the years of volunteering for Badminton in the region.more
Annual Report highlights
April 03, 2013
Highlights and reviews of the past year in Oceania from all the members and Oceania. You can download our 2012 Annual Report below, click on more.more
Newstalk ZB Deaker on Sport spoke to Julie Carrel
February 04, 2013
Julie Carrel, Event Director of the SKYCITY New Zealand Badminton Open spoke with Murray Deaker [pictured] on Newstalk ZB’s Deaker on Sport segment yesterday afternoon.more
AYOF Oceania take on New Zealand
January 21, 2013
After taking in China first up, and gaining a win over Australia in the semis, Team Oceania took a lot of confidence into their final 7/8th playoff against New Zealand.more
Oceania Badminton features on Radio Australia Pacific
December 21, 2012
Oceania Badminton's Regional Development Manager, Nadia Bleaken spoke with Heather Jarvis and Jill Scanlon on Radio Australia Pacific's Sport Show today. Listen in to the interview...more
Nukunuku - Excellent Example of Grassroots Community Badminton
December 20, 2012
Who says badminton can’t be played outdoors? In Nukunuku they are doing a fine job… fantastic way for the public to see what is happening… the community enjoying themselves, having fun, being active and healthy, getting fit and learning new skills… and showing they are very competitive!!!more
Australia wins Superseries spot
December 03, 2012
Australia becomes the newcomer to host a Superseries event after the BWF announced the host countries for the next cycle of the BWF Superseries events during a press conference in Bangkok on Friday. The remaining hosts for the 2014-2017 cycle retained their spots from the previous cycle.more
