Shi Yuqi is sometimes described as the “Phoenix” of the men’s circuit. After years of battling injuries and inconsistent form, the Shi Yuqi of late 2025 has risen to become the undisputed King of the BWF World Tour. Heading into the 2026 season, he is faster, sharper, and more dangerous than ever. But unlike many…
SHENZHEN, China – The international badminton calendar is set for a spectacular finale this December as the Shenzhen Metro Tod King Cup International Badminton Open 2025 returns to the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Scheduled for December 26–28, the second edition of this prestigious invitational tournament promises high-stakes drama, a massive prize pool, and a potential…
When you look at the pantheon of badminton greats, most are defined by the medals around their necks. Viktor Axelsen has plenty of those—two Olympic golds, World Championships, and a cabinet full of Super 1000 trophies. But as we close out 2025, the “Great Dane” has defined himself by something else entirely: he is the…
LUCKNOW, INDIA – In a dazzling display of speed, precision, and youthful exuberance, Malaysia’s rising badminton stars Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai captured their maiden BWF World Tour title at the 2025 Syed Modi India International on Sunday. The former World Junior Champions proved they are ready for the senior stage by dismantling their…
In the pantheon of modern badminton rackets, few evoke as much reverence—and fear—as the Yonex Astrox 99 Pro. It is a piece of equipment defined not by its versatility, but by its singular, uncompromising focus on raw offensive power. Famous for being the weapon of choice for former World No. 1 Kento Momota during his…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Team Malaysia is gearing up for one of its most potent assaults on the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, set to take place in Hangzhou, China, from December 17 to 21. With five elite doubles teams securing their berths, the Malaysian contingent will be represented by ten players battling for…
HANGZHOU, CHINA — The battle for supremacy in world badminton is set to reach a spectacular climax this December, and the stakes have never been higher. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals 2025, scheduled to take place from December 17 to 21 in Hangzhou, China, will feature an unprecedented total prize purse of…
LUCKNOW, INDIA—After years away from the elite circuit, Russian badminton star Rodion Alimov is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the BWF World Tour at the Syed Modi India International 2025 (Super 300) this November. Alimov, a former European champion in Mixed Doubles, will compete in the Men’s Doubles event alongside his partner, Maksim…
SYDNEY, Australia — The SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2025 (Super 500) concluded with a series of dramatic finals on Sunday, November 23, delivering historic milestones for India’s Lakshya Sen and Korea’s An Se-young, alongside a breakthrough victory for Malaysia’s mixed doubles pairing. The finals day featured five intense matches, but it was the rising generation…