🇳🇿 Congratulations to our Kiwis who have qualified for the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 in Bahrain! 🏸🌍
This outstanding achievement would not have been possible without the continued support of Badminton Oceania, whose programmes and coaching initiatives have created meaningful opportunities for our Para badminton athletes.
We also acknowledge Coach Duncan Yeow, who will be assisting and supporting the players at the World Championships in Bahrain.
Qualified New Zealand Players
Amy Dunn (Wellington)
- Singles SS
Andrew Fairweather (Waikato)
- Men’s Doubles SL3–SL4 (with Rishikesh Venu)
- Mixed Doubles SL3–SU5 (with Maia Read)
Anna Hika (Southland)
- Singles SL4
- Women’s Doubles SL3–SU5 (with Maia Read)
- Mixed Doubles SL3–SU5 (with Rishikesh Venu)
Maia Read (Taranaki)
- Singles SL4
- Women’s Doubles SL3–SU5 (with Anna Hika)
- Mixed Doubles SL3–SU5 (with Andrew Fairweather)
Rishikesh Venu (Auckland)
- Singles SL3
- Men’s Doubles SL3–SL4 (with Andrew Fairweather)
- Mixed Doubles SL3–SU5 (with Anna Hika)
Thomas Slade (Wellington & Wellington North)
- Singles SU5
We’re incredibly proud of our athletes and look forward to seeing them represent New Zealand on the world stage at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026.