Thailand’s Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been confirmed as the new President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) during the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting held in Xiamen, China, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She won the position unopposed, becoming the second woman to lead the federation. In her inaugural address, Khunying Patama expressed her vision…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced a revised schedule for the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025. Originally slated for Week 50 of the calendar (December 10-14), the tournament will now take place a week later, from December 17 to 21, 2025. The BWF cited necessary venue rescheduling by the Local Organising Committee…
Newly crowned Asian men’s doubles champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have set their sights on achieving peak performance at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (LA28). The Malaysian duo, fresh off their historic victory at the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China, expressed their unwavering ambition for Olympic gold despite…
Badminton enthusiasts can rejoice as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially confirmed the sport’s inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This announcement marks the tenth consecutive time that the fast-paced and dynamic racquet sport will feature on the prestigious Olympic programme. The IOC’s Executive Board, which approved the event programme and athlete…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has released an update on the upcoming testing phase for the proposed 3 x 15 scoring system, set to be trialed at selected Grade 3 and national tournaments between April and October 2025. Testing at Grade 3 Tournaments As part of the initiative, several Continental Confederations and Member Associations will…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that the Hylo Open in Germany will be upgraded to Super 500 status on the BWF World Tour for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. This significant elevation highlights the tournament’s growing prestige and ensures a world-class badminton event in Europe. The decision follows the recent reclassification of the…
The 2025 All England Open, one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world, promises an exciting competition with substantial prize money for the top-performing athletes. Hosted in England, this event attracts elite players from around the globe, all vying for the championship title and a share of the lucrative prize pool. Prize Money…
The final lineup of 16 teams competing in the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 has been confirmed, with Czechia securing a spot following the withdrawal of Germany and subsequent refusals by Spain and the Netherlands. Germany Declines, Czechia Steps In Initially, Germany had qualified as one of the semifinalists at the European Mixed Team…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) celebrated a historic and eventful 2024, marked by outstanding competitions, innovative developments, and significant global outreach. From the highly successful Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to record-breaking engagement in digital platforms, badminton continues to cement itself as one of the world’s most popular sports. Here are the key takeaways…