Malaysia’s premier badminton star, Lee Zii Jia, achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. This achievement marked the first time Lee stood on the Olympic podium, cementing his place among the sport’s elite. In an exclusive interview on “Talk Sports” with CGTN Sports Scene’s…
The 2025 Indonesia Masters, a prestigious badminton Super 500 tournament, has announced a substantial increase in its total prize money. The tournament, which is scheduled to take place from January 21 to 26, 2025, at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, will offer a total prize pool of US$475,000. This represents a notable increase…
The Indonesia Masters, a prominent BWF World Tour Super 500 event, has been a stage for remarkable performances by elite badminton players and pairs. Since its inception in 2010, the tournament has witnessed numerous champions, but a few have stood out as the most successful in its history. These exceptional athletes have left an indelible…
The competition schedule for the 2025 Indonesia Masters has been released, with all times listed in Western Indonesia Time (UTC+7). Here are the details for each day of the event: On Day 1, Tuesday, January 21, the tournament kicks off with qualifying matches and the round of 32 for Men’s and Women’s Doubles. Matches across…
The Malaysian men’s doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, have undeniably positioned themselves as one of the most promising duos on the international badminton stage in recent years. Their remarkable trajectory, marked by consistent victories and formidable performances, suggests they are set to shine even brighter in 2025. Fresh off their triumph at…
The 2025 Indonesia Masters is one of the most anticipated tournaments for badminton fans in the country. After underwhelming performances at the 2025 Malaysia Open (Super 1000) and the 2025 India Open (Super 750), where no Indonesian representatives reached the finals, all eyes are now on this prestigious home tournament. With the national team fielding…
Paris 2024 Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen from Denmark and An Se-young from the Republic of Korea secured decisive victories in the men’s and women’s singles categories, respectively, at the India Open 2025 badminton tournament in New Delhi on Sunday. Viktor Axelsen, competing in his sixth India Open final over the past decade, defeated Hong Kong…
Mark Caljouw, one of the Netherlands’ most prominent badminton players, has announced his retirement from international competition. The 29-year-old athlete shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, reflecting on his career and the challenges that led to his decision. “This is a post I really didn’t want to write,” Caljouw admitted. “After much thought,…
This table presents a detailed breakdown of the broadcast coverage for the 2025 India Open throughout the world. The tournament, set to take place between January 14 and 19, 2025, is expected to draw significant attention from badminton enthusiasts worldwide. The information provided in the table highlights the diverse range of channels and broadcasters that…