JAKARTA – In a sudden turn of events, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced on Saturday that Indonesia has withdrawn from hosting the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships. The prestigious tournament, which showcases the globe’s top under-19 talent, was scheduled to take place in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java, in October 2026. The Badminton Association of…
The Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026 concludes on Sunday, January 25, with a blockbuster finals lineup at the iconic Istora Senayan, Jakarta. Five championship matches will decide the tournament’s ultimate winners, featuring elite players from China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Denmark, and Japan. All finals will be played on Court 1, creating a nonstop showcase of world-class…
The Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026 reaches its decisive stage on Saturday, January 24, as the world’s top badminton players battle for a place in the final. The semifinals will be staged across Court 1 and Court 2 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, promising a full day of high-intensity action in front of passionate home fans. With…
NEW DELHI – The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 was supposed to be a grand dress rehearsal for the BWF World Championships later this year. Instead, it has served as a stark warning. With headlines dominated by complaints of bird droppings, stray monkeys, and freezing arenas rather than world-class badminton, the Badminton Association of India (BAI)…
NEW DELHI – The road to the 2026 BWF World Championships has hit a turbulent patch this week, as the ongoing Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 finds itself at the center of a storm regarding venue conditions. With the prestigious World Championships scheduled for August in the same city, questions have mounted rapidly: Is New Delhi…
The 2026 badminton season is off to a roaring start, and all eyes are now fixed on New Delhi for the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026. As an HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 event, this tournament is a major destination for the world’s elite shuttlers. From January 13 to January 18, the Indira Gandhi Sports…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is taking the next step in its efforts to streamline match play and reduce downtime. Following a successful pilot during the qualifying rounds of the 2025 Australian Open, the federation announced today that the new Time Clock System will be fully implemented at the upcoming Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026. From…
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9, 2026 – The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has officially requested the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to reschedule the prestigious Malaysia Open, proposing a move from its traditional January slot to April or May for the upcoming 2027–2030 tournament cycle. BAM Secretary General Datuk Kenny Goh confirmed the submission, stating that…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced a significant expansion in the testing of its Time Clock System. Following initial trials in late 2025, the system will be in full effect for all matches at the upcoming Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026. Testing Ramps Up in Jakarta Scheduled to take place from January 20-25, 2026, the…