Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has suspended the Maldives from international participation, citing significant external involvement in the operations of its national governing body. The decision, formally conveyed to the Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC), stems from a prolonged period of governance stagnation and a subsequent series of actions by Maldivian authorities…
The Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur is set to erupt with cheers as the 2025 Malaysia Masters, a Super 500 event on the BWF World Tour, brings elite badminton to home soil from May 20th to 25th. While the world’s best will be vying for the coveted title and a share of the increased US$475,000…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysia Masters kicked off with a mix of upsets and expected victories on Tuesday, as Malaysian shuttlers battled it out at the Axiata Arena. The day saw a stunning upset in men’s doubles, a tenacious performance from a budding pair, and consistent play from seasoned veterans, though the men’s singles…
Badminton fans, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated 2025 Malaysia Masters championships are just around the corner, promising a week of world-class shuttlecock action from Tuesday, May 20th to Sunday, May 25th, 2025. The official schedule has been released, offering a glimpse into the exciting matchups and timings for each stage of the tournament. 2025…
Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, etched their names in the history books today by clinching the Thailand Open title after a thrilling three-set victory over Denmark’s surprise finalists, William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer. The world No. 5 duo displayed remarkable resilience at the Nimibutr Stadium, battling back…
Ticket sales for the Singapore Open Badminton 2025 have opened well in advance at Ticketmaster. However, if you don’t have tickets yet, you can buy them now (if seats are still available). Here is the ticket price list: Category Season Ticket (28 Mar onwards) Single Day Ticket 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May…
In a significant development for Indonesian badminton, top men’s singles players Jonatan Christie and Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo have announced their decision to transition into professional careers, stepping away from centralized training at the national badminton training center (pelatnas) of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). PBSI has expressed its respect for this decision, viewing…
Independent Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia is likely to postpone his return to competitive badminton until the Japan Open, scheduled from July 15-20. The 27-year-old, who has been sidelined since early March, indicated his reluctance to rush his recovery process and risk further injury. Zii Jia had initially targeted the US Open (June 24-29) for…
Badminton enthusiasts are gearing up for a week of thrilling competition as the St. Denis Reunion Open 2025 is set to commence this Wednesday, May 14th. The schedule promises five days of intense matches across all five disciplines: men’s singles (MS), women’s singles (WS), men’s doubles (MD), women’s doubles (WD), and mixed doubles (XD). Competition…