Reigning Oceania Champion and Australian Olympian, Simon Leung, announces retirement
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Badminton facility nears completion in Barrigada, Guam
Pictured: The Guam Badminton Sports Center. Credit: Norman M. Taruc/The Guam Daily Post An upgrade for Guam badminton is imminent as the construction of the Guam Badminton Sports Center, a competition-grade badminton facility, nears completion in Barrigada, a village near the center of Guam. Badminton Oceania is delighted to hear that the venue is nearing…
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VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 update – Individuals postponed; Juniors and Team events cancelled
Due to the ongoing uncertainties and complications surrounding the global COVID-19 pandemic, Badminton Oceania, in consultation with hosts Badminton North Harbour and the Badminton World Federation, are disappointed to announce that the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2022 (Individual events) have been postponed, while the Junior Individual and Mixed Team Championships, along with the Men’s and Women’s…
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Tinomana Naea (Cook Islands) crowned first winner of Serve-ing Pacific – Badminton Oceania’s new volunteer recognition programme
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Badminton Fiji collaborates with Police and NRL for Family Fun Day
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Badminton Oceania presents Serve-ing Pacific – new volunteer recognition programme
To celebrate the annual ‘International Volunteer Day’ (December 5), Badminton Oceania is delighted to announce a new initiative which highlights the hard work undertaken by volunteers across the Pacific. In the sports sector, volunteers are particularly key to the success of programmes and event activations, spanning across grass roots to elite level performance. Badminton Oceania’s…
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BWF Player of the Year – Winners Announced
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Ian Bridge wins Carbine Club Coach of the Year at the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards
The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) are a celebration of the achievements of sportspeople with disability, the coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers who support them, and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across Victoria. Hosted by Disability Sport & Recreation, the VDSR Awards are an opportunity to discover notable champions and rising…
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Gronya’s take on commentating
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BWF Player of the Year Awards 2020/2021 Nominees
BWF MEDIA UPDATE The Badminton World Federation (BWF) can reveal the nominees for the BWF Player of the Year Awards 2020/2021. Due to COVID-19, the eligibility period was extended to cover the 2020 and 2021 seasons (1 November 2019 to 31 October 2021), headlined by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Two new award…
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Humans of Shuttle Time: Kumon Tarawa, Fiji
The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level. Kumon Tarawa doubles up on his involvement in Badminton, serving as Badminton Oceania’s Regional Development Officer and the Shuttle Time National Coordinator for Fiji. Reflecting upon his experiences, the community spirit and the opportunities…
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BWF announces revamped tournament calendar for 2022
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has successfully completed a review process to publish the revamped BWF Tournament Calendar for 2022, which will culminate with the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals in Guangzhou, China. The calendar is based on the principle of cluster tournaments primarily throughout Asia as well as traditional European tournament stops where…
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Epic showdown as China claim Uber Cup glory; Indonesia win Thomas Cup
Pictured: Li Shifeng (left). Jonatan Christie (right). Photo credit: Badminton Photo, Yohan Nonotte UBER CUP CHEN AND JIA INSPIRE MAGNIFICENT CHINESE TRIUMPH China and Japan produced a sensational Uber Cup final, with China prevailing by force of their indomitable will to retake the trophy – their 15th title win in 19 finals. The pivot of…
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Humans of Shuttle Time: Laurel Vagi – Papua New Guinea
The Badminton World Federation’s Humans of Shuttle Time series presents the perspectives of those who work on badminton development at the grassroots level. Laurel Vagi, Shuttle Time National Coordinator for Papua New Guinea (PNG), was drawn to the sport through her enthusiasm for sports such as rugby and tennis. She took a liking to badminton after becoming…
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