The badminton world’s gaze will soon turn to the Taipei Arena as the 2025 Taipei Open, a Super 300 level tournament boasting a US$240,000 prize pool, is set to ignite from May 6th to 11th. For Singaporean badminton enthusiasts, this edition carries a weight of expectation and a glimmer of unprecedented hope, primarily resting on…
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Badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have been awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for their excellence in badminton. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the award to the duo in New Delhi on Thursday at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. The celebrated duo, previously named for the honour, were unable to…
Malaysia is set to face a tough challenge in the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals, having been drawn against the defending champions and tournament favorites, China. This news comes after Malaysia’s narrow 2-3 defeat to Japan in their final Group C match, which cost them the top spot in the group. The draw took place on Thursday,…
Host nation China cemented its position at the top of Group A in the Sudirman Cup with a 4-1 victory over Thailand. Both teams had already secured their spots in the quarterfinals, but this encounter determined the crucial seeding for the knockout stage. China began strongly in the mixed doubles, with the new pairing of…
The quarterfinalists for the 2025 Sudirman Cup have been decided with a day to spare, following the conclusion of the second round of group stage matches on Tuesday. Japan, Malaysia, Denmark, and Indonesia have all secured their places in the knockout stage after each recording two consecutive victories. They join the ranks of China, Thailand,…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the extension of its partnership with Victor, confirming the renowned brand as the Official Equipment Partner for the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in 2026. This renewal underscores the continued dedication of both BWF and Victor to the pinnacle of team badminton competitions. BWF Secretary General Thomas…
The 2025 TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals, the world’s premier mixed-team badminton championship, will take place from April 27 to May 4 at the Fenghuang Gymnasium in Xiamen, China. To ensure fans worldwide don’t miss any of the action, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released the official list of broadcasters. Here’s where you can…
Thailand’s Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been confirmed as the new President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) during the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting held in Xiamen, China, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She won the position unopposed, becoming the second woman to lead the federation. In her inaugural address, Khunying Patama expressed her vision…