Badminton at the 2025 FISU World University Games is scheduled to be held from July 17 to July 20 (Mixed Team) and July 22 to July 26 (Individual events) in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. The events will take place at the Innogy Sporthalle. This marks badminton’s continued inclusion as a compulsory sport in the…
Let’s be real—the badminton court? Total warzone. Every rally’s a mini soap opera: one second you’re cruising, next you’re scrambling because your opponent sent a missile disguised as a shuttlecock. If you’re even half-serious about playing, you know your racket isn’t just a stick with strings—it’s your sword, your magic wand, whatever. Now, the Yonex…
France’s Alex Lanier, the 20-year-old badminton sensation currently ranked world No. 8, is embracing the immense pressure as he prepares for the World Championships in Paris, set to begin on August 25. Fresh off a remarkable win over Malaysia’s Jun Hao at the Japan Open, Lanier is confident and focused on achieving glory on home…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2025 Victor China Open, scheduled to take place from July 22-27 in Changzhou, China. The decision comes as a result of his ongoing ankle injury, further delaying his return to competitive action. This marks the second consecutive major tournament…
Tokyo, Japan – The 2025 Daihatsu Japan Open, a prestigious BWF World Tour Super 750 event offering a total prize money of US$950,000, witnessed a shocking upset in its opening round today as men’s singles world No. 1 and multiple tournament winner this year, Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand, was eliminated by China’s Weng Hongyang. The…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially announced the global broadcast partners for the upcoming Daihatsu Japan Open 2025, set to take place from 15 to 20 July 2025. As one of the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 events, the tournament will be accessible to millions of fans worldwide through a wide range…
If you’re just getting into badminton—or, honestly, even if you’ve been smacking the shuttle around for a bit—the Yonex Astrox 77 Play is worth a serious look. This thing’s basically the “friendly little brother” of the Astrox 77 Pro and Tour rackets. It’s got some of that same spicy aggression built in, but you don’t…
Hopes of seeing former world No. 1 men’s singles badminton star Kento Momota back on court have been dashed, as the Japanese ace has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming Lin Dan Cup due to a back injury requiring surgery. Momota was scheduled to compete in the tournament, set to take place from July…
South Korean badminton star Seo Seung-jae is drawing attention for his recent philanthropic efforts. The South Korean national team player has made significant donations to two causes close to his heart: improving neonatal intensive care and supporting the development of young badminton players. According to the Korea Badminton Association on July 9, Seo donated a…