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Australia national badminton team
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The Australia national badminton team, also known as The Falcons,[2] represents Australia in international badminton team competitions. The team is controlled by Badminton Australia, the leading authority for badminton in the country. The team's history dates back to 1900, with the establishment of Badminton Australia in 1932 leading to the formation of the national team. The Falcons made their international debut in the 1955 Thomas Cup.
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Nickname(s) | The Falcons[1] |
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Association | Badminton Australia (BA) |
Confederation | BO (Oceania) |
President | Andrew Greenway |
BWF ranking | |
Current ranking | 18 ![]() |
Highest ranking | 16 (5 October 2017) |
Sudirman Cup | |
Appearances | 16 (first in 1989) |
Best result | Group stage |
Thomas Cup | |
Appearances | 4 (first in 1955) |
Best result | Group stage |
Uber Cup | |
Appearances | 9 (first in 1975) |
Best result | Group stage |
Oceania Mixed Team Championships | |
Appearances | 11 (first in 1999) |
Best result | Champions (1999, 2002, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2023) |
Oceania Men's Team Championships | |
Appearances | 6 (first in 2008) |
Best result | Champions (2010, 2018, 2020) |
Oceania Women's Team Championships | |
Appearances | 6 (first in 2008) |
Best result | Champions (2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020) |
The team has had some success in regional competitions, particularly the Oceania Mixed Team Championships, where they have been crowned champions multiple times. Despite their regional success, the team has yet to reach the semifinals in global competitions such as the Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, and the Sudirman Cup. The team's highest global ranking to date is 16th, achieved on 5 October 2017. As of 2 January 2024, the team is ranked 18th in the world.