August 21, 2025 – The badminton community is mourning alongside German doubles star Marvin Seidel, who last night shared the devastating news of the passing of his newborn twins, Clara and Jacob, shortly after their birth. The 29-year-old athlete, a beloved figure on the Badminton World Tour, made the heartbreaking announcement on his personal Instagram…
The world of badminton is always evolving, and the BWF (Badminton World Federation) is not one to shy away from innovation. This October, the upcoming BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, India, will become the testing ground for a revolutionary new scoring system: the 3×45 point format. This marks a significant departure from the…
The badminton world is gearing up for one of its most prestigious events: the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France. The tournament, which is scheduled to take place from August 25 to August 31, 2025, promises a week of intense competition as the world’s best players vie for the ultimate title. The broad…
After a prolonged absence from the badminton court, all eyes are on Malaysian star Lee Zii Jia as he makes his highly anticipated return at the 2025 BWF World Championships. It has been a challenging year for the former All England champion, who has been sidelined since March after sustaining an ankle injury at the…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the badminton community, two-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has announced his separation from his wife, Natalia Koch Rohde. The Danish star, a dominant force in men’s singles, shared the news via a heartfelt post on his X (formerly Twitter) social media account, stating that the couple…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is proposing a major change to its rules, introducing a 25-second time clock between rallies in an effort to streamline matches and ensure continuous play. The new system, which would be implemented at select major championships and World Tour tournaments starting in 2026, aims to replace the current, more subjective…
World badminton will be without one of its biggest stars at the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025, as two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen has announced his withdrawal from the competition. The Danish player shared the news on August 7, 2025, on his Instagram story, citing the need for more rehabilitation time following surgery. Axelsen, a…
The 2025 Macau Open, a prestigious Super 300 tournament, concluded with a series of captivating finals, offering high-stakes drama and crowning new champions. With an impressive total prize pool of $370,000, the event showcased a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, all vying for glory on the international stage. The men’s singles final was…
The badminton world is buzzing with anticipation as two of the sport’s biggest stars, Viktor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia, are set to make their return to the BWF World Tour at the Hong Kong Open 2025. Both players, sidelined by injuries, have registered for the Super 500 tournament in September using their Protected Rankings,…