SYDNEY, Australia — In a significant demonstration of commitment to Australian sport and a nod to its founder’s personal history, the prominent Australian property and construction firm, Sathio Group, has stepped up as the title sponsor for the 2025 edition of the nation’s premier badminton tournament. Officially titled the SATHIO GROUP Australian Open 2025, the…
Badminton fans across Asia are preparing for a viewing feast as the broadcast details for the Australian Open 2025 have been officially confirmed. The tournament, a key stop on the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour, is scheduled for broad televised coverage from November 20 to 23, 2025, ensuring that spectators in nearly a dozen territories…
If you’re into badminton — or even just watch it occasionally — you’ve probably heard about the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals. This tournament is basically the ultimate season closer, the event where only the strongest and most consistent players of the year get to show up. It’s exclusive, high-stakes, and packed with quality matches…
Kuala Lumpur — Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia has officially closed the book on his demanding 2025 season, announcing a temporary hiatus from competitive play to focus on intensive physical and mental recovery. The former All England champion and Paris Olympics bronze medalist has set his sights firmly on a return in January 2026,…
The stage is set for a six-day badminton spectacle as the Australian Badminton Open 2025 prepares to take over the sporting calendar. Running from Tuesday, November 18, through Sunday, November 23, the tournament promises high-octane action, culminating in the crowning of new champions. With a significant total prize purse of US$475,000 on offer, elite athletes…
The 2025 Kumamoto Masters Japan, a premier event on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour, concluded on November 16, 2025, crowning a stellar lineup of champions and distributing a substantial prize purse. Held at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, this BWF Super 500 tournament saw intense competition across five categories, captivating fans with thrilling finals…
The countdown has officially begun! As the autumn leaves start to turn, the badminton world prepares to descend upon Kumamoto, Japan, for what promises to be one of the most exciting stops on the calendar: the 2025 Japan Masters. Set to light up the courts of the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, this BWF World Tour Super…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN—Former world number one and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan has officially announced her retirement from professional badminton, citing a battle with recurring injuries that ultimately forced her off the court. The 31-year-old star shared the news in a heartfelt, dual-language post on her social media channels yesterday, marking the conclusion of…
Badminton fans globally can tune in to catch the final, thrilling moments of the Iksan Victor Korea Masters 2025 (a BWF World Tour Super 300 event) thanks to an extensive list of international broadcasters. The tournament, running from November 4 to 9, 2025, has its coverage divided by territory, ensuring audiences across Asia, Europe, and…