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…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced a revised schedule for the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025. Originally slated for Week 50 of the calendar (December 10-14), the tournament will now take place a week later, from December 17 to 21, 2025. The BWF cited necessary venue rescheduling by the Local Organising Committee…
Newly crowned Asian men’s doubles champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have set their sights on achieving peak performance at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (LA28). The Malaysian duo, fresh off their historic victory at the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China, expressed their unwavering ambition for Olympic gold despite…
Badminton enthusiasts can rejoice as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially confirmed the sport’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This announcement marks the tenth consecutive time that the fast-paced and dynamic racquet sport will feature on the prestigious Olympic programme. The IOC’s Executive Board, which approved the event programme and athlete…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released an update on the upcoming testing phase for the proposed 3 x 15 scoring system, set to be trialed at selected Grade 3 and national tournaments between April and October 2025. Testing at Grade 3 Tournaments As part of the initiative, several Continental Confederations and Member Associations will…