Singapore came close to pulling off a stunning upset against host nation China in the group stage of the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships. Despite putting up a strong fight, Singapore fell just short, with China securing a narrow 3-2 victory. The match began with a thrilling mixed doubles contest. Singapore’s Terry Hee and…
The sport of badminton has witnessed numerous transformations in its scoring system since its inception in 1873. These changes, often implemented with the intent to enhance the game’s appeal and manage match durations, have led to debates about the consistency and stability of the sport’s rules. The frequent modifications not only affect players and coaches…
The Nippon Badminton Association (NBA) has received a substantial anonymous donation, officials confirmed on Tuesday (2/4/2025), offering a potential lifeline as the organization grapples with funding cuts and past scandals. According to sources close to the matter, the donor requested that the exact amount remain undisclosed. NBA executives expressed deep gratitude, calling the contribution “exceptionally…
As the world of badminton prepares for the prestigious 2025 BWF World Championships, the role of volunteers becomes indispensable in ensuring a smooth and successful event. Following the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the French Badminton Federation (FFBaD) will host this grand tournament, relying on a dedicated team of volunteers to support the organization….
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships, one of the sport’s most prestigious events, is heading to Paris, France, in 2025. From August 25 to 31, the world’s top shuttlers will compete for glory at this biennial tournament, which crowns world champions across five disciplines: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles….
Malaysian badminton fans will be disappointed to learn that rising star Ng Tze Yong has been ruled out of the prestigious All England Championships, scheduled to take place from March 11 to 16 in Birmingham, England. This news comes as a significant blow to Malaysia’s hopes in the men’s singles category, as Tze Yong has…
Two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen has proposed an extension of the duration for Super 1000 tournaments on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) calendar, drawing inspiration from recent changes in the tennis world. The Danish badminton star, who is also a two-time Olympic gold medallist, made this suggestion after observing that major tennis tournaments, such as…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is taking a bold step toward revolutionizing the sport with the introduction of the 3 x 15 (setting to 21) scoring system. Endorsed by the BWF Council on 09 November 2024, this system is poised to replace the current scoring format, pending successful testing and stakeholder approval. The BWF is…
As the reigning champions, China enters the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships with a squad that raises eyebrows. Unlike previous years, where experienced players dominated the lineup, this year’s selection leans heavily on young and relatively untested athletes with lower world rankings. This approach suggests that China is either focusing on long-term development or…