HANGZHOU – The opening day of the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 delivered a masterclass in resilience, delivering high-octane drama, injury scares, and the shattering of long-standing statistical curses. As the world’s elite gathered in Hangzhou to battle for the season-ending crown, the narrative was dominated by those who held their nerve under…
The season finale is finally here. The HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 is set to take place in the magnificent city of Hangzhou, bringing together the top eight players and pairs from the year’s rankings to battle for the most prestigious title of the tour. Scheduled to run from December 17 to December 21,…
If you’ve been glued to the BWF World Tour lately, watching the likes of Viktor Axelsen dominate the court with thunderous smashes and impossible retrievals, you’ve probably found yourself asking one question: “What in the world is he playing with?” That distinctive, “Grayish Beige” wand in his hand is none other than the Yonex Astrox…
The 2026 BWF World Tour season will begin without one of its biggest stars. Viktor Axelsen, the two-time Olympic champion, has confirmed his withdrawal from the season-opening Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 (Super 1000) and the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026 (Super 500) as he continues to battle persistent back injuries. The announcement comes as a blow…
Date: December 15, 2025 Venue: Gymnasium 4, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Pathum Thani, Thailand Event Dates: December 7 – 14, 2025 The shuttles have settled at the Thammasat University Gymnasium, marking the end of an electrifying week of badminton at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Thailand. With the host nation and regional…
KUALA LUMPUR – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially released the qualification system for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, outlining the path for the world’s best shuttlers to reach the courts in California. The document, finalized as of December 10, 2025, confirms that the “Race to LA” will officially begin in May 2027,…
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…