The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, the pinnacle of the badminton calendar, is set to take place from December 11 to December 15 in Hangzhou, China. This prestigious event will see the world’s top players compete for a share of the impressive USD 2.5 million prize pool. Schedule Highlights The tournament spans five days, beginning…
Badminton legends Lee Yong-dae of South Korea and Chen Long of China have been honored with induction into the BWF Hall of Fame for 2024. This prestigious recognition will take place at the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals Gala Dinner on Monday, December 9, 2024. Lee Yong-dae, renowned as one of the most talented doubles…
The 2024 BWF Player of the Year Awards are set to honor badminton’s brightest talents, with Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se-young, Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan, and Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong among the standout nominees. This year marks a significant evolution in the awards process, with revamped regulations and an updated voting system. Highlighting Excellence Across Five…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially revealed the host cities for its major championships scheduled for 2025 and 2026. These prestigious events will bring together badminton athletes and enthusiasts from around the globe, highlighting the sport’s enduring popularity and competitive spirit. 2025 BWF World Senior Championships in Pattaya, Thailand Pattaya, Thailand, has been selected…
The Spanish Badminton Federation has announced the cancellation of the Spain Masters tournament for the 2025 season of the BWF World Tour. The national governing body cited the inability to deliver the tournament as the reason for the cancellation. Following discussions with the Badminton World Federation (BWF), it was mutually agreed that the tournament would…
Chinese Olympic gold medallist Zheng Siwei has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 27. Despite securing the mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics earlier this year and achieving global recognition, Zheng shared that “achieving more titles holds little appeal to me.” His decision reflects a desire to focus on…
Badminton enthusiasts are set for an incredible experience as the Malaysia Open, the premier event of the 2025 BWF World Tour, kicks off at the Axiata Arena from January 7-12, 2025. This Super 1000 tournament will feature the world’s best players, including top Malaysian athletes, as they gather in Kuala Lumpur to compete for the…
The BWF World Tour Finals is the culmination of the year’s top badminton tournaments. Only the best players and pairs from around the world qualify for this prestigious event. Here’s a list of qualifiers for the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals (as of November 24, 2024): Men’s Singles Anders Antonsen (Denmark) Chou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei)…
Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan is making waves in a new role—as a flamboyant tournament organizer. Following the success of this year’s Lin Dan Cup series, the two-time Olympic champion is set to launch an ambitious new venture: the King Cup in Shenzhen, China. This tournament will feature the world’s top 20 men’s singles players…