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The 2027 BWF World Senior Championships has been awarded to Geelong, Badminton Australia has announced. The Badminton World Federation on event is set to be hosted at the Badminton Geelong stadium and the Leisuretime Sports Precinct from November 28 to December 5 2027.

The hosting win marks a major milestone for the sport in Australia and the broader Oceania region.

The largest and most prestegious global badminton event will bring the world’s best senior badminton players in age groups from 35+ to 80+ to Geelong. The successful bid was the result of a strong collaborative partnership between Badminton Australia, the Victorian Government, and the City of Greater Geelong, delivering a compelling proposal that stood out in a highly competetive international field. The Championships are expected to attract thousands of athletes, officials and visitors from across the globe, delivering significant economic and tourism benefits to the region, while also showcasing Geelong and Victoria on the world stage.

Badminton Geelong Development and Facilities Coordinator Naman Bhardwaj said the announcement projected exciting times ahead for the association. “This is a huge achievement for Badminton Geelong and a fantastic opportunity for our sport and community.”

Badminton Geelong has established a strong record in hosting major championships and events. The association successfully hosted the 2024 Oceania Championships as well as state level Elite Junior Series events.

Badminton Geelong also runs the most popular Victorian Badminton Veterans Associa on two-day event each year; the 2026 tournament a racted 750 players across four venues.

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Badminton is way more fun when you’re surrounded by people who get you.

That’s why we created this Shu le Smash event for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

No experience needed, just show up as you are and we’ll take care of the rest.

Its on July 4 and 11, from 2-3pm at Badminton Geelong, part of the Leisuretime Sports Precinct. Entry $10, equipment supplied. Enquiries +61 3 5275 0688.

World Badminton Day brings people and communities together to experience fun and the inclusivity of badminton.

The day celebrates the establishment of the International Badminton Federation on (IBF), as it was originally named (now Badminton World Federation – BWF). This year we want to celebrate and ‘Raise A Racket’ to World Badminton Day while encouraging friends, family and community to get involved. To celebrate World Badminton Day on 5 July, we’re offering fans a chance to win a trip to the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals in December 2026, Hangzhou, China.

Selections to the 2026 Vic Country Squad for regional Victorian junior badminton players have been made.

The squad was selected following performances at recent regional events and forms part of the Country Victoria representa ve pathway managed through Badminton Geelong, the official Vic Country Hub.

Selected squad members were invited to training sessions on 27 June and 25 July at Badminton Geelong focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and match-play development. Badminton Victoria HP State Coach and Geelong Badminton Academy head coach Naman Bhardwaj leads the sessions, following which the final Vic Country teams will be selected in the Under 13 and Under 17 age groups.