Former Malaysia national shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin is set to rejoin the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) as a singles coach, effective October 1. BAM successfully persuaded Iskandar to leave his current role as the national coach for Ireland to take up this new position. Datuk Kenny Goh, BAM secretary-general, confirmed the appointment, stating, “We…
Badminton fans can gear up for a thrilling week of high-level action as the official competition schedule for the Yonex Canada Open 2025 has been released. The tournament, part of the BWF World Tour Super 300, will take place from July 1 to July 6, 2025, featuring top-tier athletes in all five categories: Men’s Singles…
An international badminton tournament is back in Malaysia in early July, namely the Malaysia Junior International Challenge 2025. This is a Junior International Challenge level tournament that will be held in Perlis, Malaysia, from July 1 to 6, 2025. Here are some things you need to know. Location and Venue The prestigious competition will be…
The 2025 U.S. Open Badminton Championships concluded with a series of captivating finals, crowning champions across all five categories. The tournament, held in the United States, showcased both seasoned veterans and rising stars battling for supremacy. Men’s Singles The men’s singles title saw India’s Ayush Shetty deliver a dominant performance. After a stunning upset against…
An Se-young, the incredibly talented South Korean badminton star, is known for her amazing skills and strong play on the court. If you watch her games recently, you might notice she uses a special racket: the Yonex Astrox 77 Pro. This racket is very popular, and many players, from good amateurs to top professionals like…
Hello to all my badminton kakis in Malaysia! Today, let’s talk about a well-known badminton brand that many of us have surely heard of and perhaps even used: RSL. If you play badminton often, especially in clubs or even just for fun, you’ll know that RSL is a big name, most famous for its shuttlecocks….
Badminton. For many in Asia, it’s a national sport, a passion, a childhood memory. But in the United States? Not so much. You might see it at a backyard barbecue, a casual game with friends, but it rarely gets the same serious attention as basketball, football, or even tennis. This is strange, because the U.S….
South Korean badminton sensation An Se-young, dubbed the “Badminton Empress,” has officially signed a groundbreaking personal sponsorship deal with Yonex, solidifying her position as one of the sport’s most marketable stars. The agreement, valued at an unprecedented ₩10 billion (approximately $7.2 million USD) over four years, marks the largest single sponsorship contract in Korean badminton…
In a thrilling development for badminton fans, Japanese superstar Kento Momota, the former world No. 1 in men’s singles, is set to return to competitive play at the esteemed Lin Dan Cup. The 30-year-old, who retired from international badminton in April 2023 at just 29, will take the court in Xi’an, China, from July 25-27, marking…