In a notable change for Danish badminton, Olympic and World Champion Viktor Axelsen has reorganized his coaching staff. Badminton icon Peter Gade is taking on a larger role, while Axelsen’s long-time mentor, Henrik “PK” Rohde, is returning to Skovshoved Badminton Club. A New Chapter for Axelsen’s Coaching This shift signals a new era for the…
The badminton world is buzzing! The upcoming Li-Ning China Masters 2025, a Super 750 tournament held in Shenzhen from September 16th to 21st, has announced an unprecedented USD 1,250,000 prize purse. Record-Breaking Prize Money This eye-popping figure is a USD 100,000 increase from last year’s USD 1,150,000, making the China Masters the highest-paying Super 750…
The 2025 Xinjiang Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open, a prestigious tournament bearing the name of badminton legend Lin Dan, concluded its sixth edition in Urumqi on June 15th, delivering thrilling matches and a record-breaking prize pool. Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long emerged as the men’s singles champion, showcasing remarkable form throughout the event. Ng Ka…
The Istora Gelora Bung Karno reverberated with cheers and gasps today as the 2025 Indonesia Open, a prestigious BWF Super 1000 event, culminated in a series of captivating final matches. Badminton fans witnessed a blend of dominant performances, gritty comebacks, and a historic breakthrough for French badminton. In the Men’s Singles final, Denmark’s Anders Antonsen…
Singapore – The 2025 badminton season has been grim for Indonesia, once hailed as a global powerhouse in the sport. As of the Singapore Open 2025—the 13th tournament in the BWF World Tour calendar—Indonesia has managed to secure only two titles, both from Super 300 events. This marks the country’s worst performance since the BWF…
Singapore, May 27, 2025 – Home favorite Loh Kean Yew demonstrated his resilience today at the Singapore Open 2025, battling back from a set down to defeat France’s Alex Lanier in a thrilling 32nd round encounter. The unseeded Loh emerged victorious with a 21-23, 21-17, 21-11 scoreline in a grueling match that lasted exactly 60…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled its ambitious plans for the BWF World Tour 2027-2030, introducing significant upgrades to tournament formats, prize money, and media production while inviting member associations to submit expressions of interest to host events. The new cycle promises to elevate the sport’s global profile, enhance player…
Get ready for thrilling badminton action as the Singapore Badminton Open 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event, takes center stage! From May 27 to June 1, 2025, the Singapore Indoor Stadium will host top 15 singles players and top 10 doubles pairs from around the globe, all vying for a share of the USD…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) today announced the eagerly anticipated 2026 Para Badminton Tournament Calendar, promising a thrilling year of competition for athletes worldwide. The comprehensive schedule features a mix of established and new host cities, culminating in the prestigious BWF Para Badminton World Championships in Manama, Bahrain. The 2026 season…