The Yonex US Open 2025 is set to kick off in Council Bluffs, Iowa, from June 24 to June 29, 2025, at the Mid-America Center. This marks the 60th edition of this prestigious tournament, a Super 300 event on the 2025 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour. With a substantial total prize pool of US$240,000,…
Malaysian badminton star Ong Yew Sin and former Japanese standout Aya Ohori have tied the knot! The couple exchanged vows in an intimate civil ceremony at the National Registration Department (JPN) in Melaka on Thursday, marking a new chapter in their lives. Their cross-cultural romance, which has charmed fans across Asia and beyond, was formalized…
In a notable change for Danish badminton, Olympic and World Champion Viktor Axelsen has reorganized his coaching staff. Badminton icon Peter Gade is taking on a larger role, while Axelsen’s long-time mentor, Henrik “PK” Rohde, is returning to Skovshoved Badminton Club. A New Chapter for Axelsen’s Coaching This shift signals a new era for the…
The badminton world is buzzing! The upcoming Li-Ning China Masters 2025, a Super 750 tournament held in Shenzhen from September 16th to 21st, has announced an unprecedented USD 1,250,000 prize purse. Record-Breaking Prize Money This eye-popping figure is a USD 100,000 increase from last year’s USD 1,150,000, making the China Masters the highest-paying Super 750…
The 2025 Xinjiang Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open, a prestigious tournament bearing the name of badminton legend Lin Dan, concluded its sixth edition in Urumqi on June 15th, delivering thrilling matches and a record-breaking prize pool. Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long emerged as the men’s singles champion, showcasing remarkable form throughout the event. Ng Ka…
The Istora Gelora Bung Karno reverberated with cheers and gasps today as the 2025 Indonesia Open, a prestigious BWF Super 1000 event, culminated in a series of captivating final matches. Badminton fans witnessed a blend of dominant performances, gritty comebacks, and a historic breakthrough for French badminton. In the Men’s Singles final, Denmark’s Anders Antonsen…
Singapore – The 2025 badminton season has been grim for Indonesia, once hailed as a global powerhouse in the sport. As of the Singapore Open 2025—the 13th tournament in the BWF World Tour calendar—Indonesia has managed to secure only two titles, both from Super 300 events. This marks the country’s worst performance since the BWF…
Badminton is a fast and energetic sport. Players need to move quickly, hit the shuttle with power, and stay focused all the time. One small accessory that many players use is the wristband. At first, it looks like just a fashion choice, but in my opinion, there are some strong reasons why badminton players wear…
Badminton and tennis are two popular racket sports played all over the world. Both are fast, skillful, and exciting to watch. But when we compare the prize money of their tournaments, we see a big difference. Tennis players earn much more than badminton players. For example, the winners of Wimbledon or US Open can win…