The 2026 BWF World Tour season is kicking off with a bang. As one of the most prestigious tournaments on the calendar, the Malaysia Open 2026 promises high-octane action, world-class rallies, and the electric atmosphere of the Axiata Arena. As a Super 1000 event, this tournament attracts the absolute best players in the world, all…
DUBAI, UAE – Danish badminton superstar and two-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has been named the winner of the prestigious Global Athlete Award at the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award. The announcement was made on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai, an event organized by the Dubai Sports…
Highlights The stage is officially set for a blockbuster conclusion to the King Cup 2025, with World No. 1 Shi Yuqi and Danish star Anders Antonsen booking their spots in the final after delivering masterclass performances in today’s semifinals. Both players advanced without dropping a single game, showcasing a level of maturity and skill that…
Highlights The badminton world is gearing up for an exciting end to the year with the 2025 King Cup International Badminton Open. Scheduled to take place from December 26 to December 28, 2025, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China, this prestigious invitational tournament is founded by Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan. It…
Highlights Day 1 of the King Cup 2025 gave the badminton world something truly special: the return of a legend. In a moment that felt both nostalgic and thrilling, Kento Momota stepped back onto the international court for the first time since his emotional farewell to the BWF tour in May 2024. And who better…
Highlights The King Cup Badminton Open 2025 kicked off with a spectacular display of skill and stamina on Day 1. Fans were treated to high-quality badminton, featuring a clinical performance by Alex Lanier and a dramatic three-set thriller involving Anders Antonsen. Lanier Holds Firm Against Lai The opening match saw Alex Lanier take on Victor…
The seedings and draw for the men’s doubles event of the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals are as follows: (Red highlights mean the player is eliminated, while bold highlights mean the player advances to the semi-finals) Seeds Finals Semifinals Final 🇰🇷 Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae [1] vs. 🇮🇩 Sabar Karyaman Gutama / Muhammad Reza…
The season finale has arrived. From December 17 to 21, the world’s elite badminton stars descend upon the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium for the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025. With a record-breaking US$3 million prize purse on the line, the stakes in China have never been higher. On this page, we will provide…
HANGZHOU — In one of the most remarkable underdog stories in badminton history, France’s Christo Popov defied the odds, the statistics, and a partisan home crowd to be crowned the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals Men’s Singles Champion. By sweeping aside home favorite and World No. 1 Shi Yuqi in straight sets (21-19, 21-9) on…