Independent Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia is likely to postpone his return to competitive badminton until the Japan Open, scheduled from July 15-20. The 27-year-old, who has been sidelined since early March, indicated his reluctance to rush his recovery process and risk further injury. Zii Jia had initially targeted the US Open (June 24-29) for…
Badminton enthusiasts are gearing up for a week of thrilling competition as the St. Denis Reunion Open 2025 is set to commence this Wednesday, May 14th. The schedule promises five days of intense matches across all five disciplines: men’s singles (MS), women’s singles (WS), men’s doubles (MD), women’s doubles (WD), and mixed doubles (XD). Competition…
Newly elected Badminton World Federation (BWF) President Patama Leeswadtrakul has outlined her vision for the future of the sport, emphasizing globalization and increased popularity beyond its traditional strongholds in Asia. In an exclusive interview last week, just as she stepped into her prominent role, Leeswadtrakul shared her ambitious plans to elevate badminton’s global presence. Acknowledging…
Indonesia arrives at the BWF World Tour Super 500 Thailand Open 2025 with high expectations, particularly in the men’s doubles sector, where two formidable pairs are poised to contend for the championship. The tournament, offering a significant prize purse of US$475,000, commenced today at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok and will run until May 18….
The badminton world is gearing up for another thrilling spectacle as the 37th edition of the Thailand Open, officially the Toyota Thailand Open 2025 due to sponsorship, is set to commence at the iconic Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok. This prestigious annual international badminton tournament, a staple in the badminton calendar since its inception in 1984,…
The city of Yinchuan pulsed with an electric energy last weekend as the “Legends’ Vision World Tour” landed, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 5,500 badminton aficionados to the Ningxia Gymnasium. The two-day spectacle marked a momentous return to Chinese soil for the tour after a decade, bringing five iconic figures of the sport –…
Singaporean shuttler Loh Kean Yew has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Singaporean ever to win the men’s singles title at the US$240,000 (S$311,650) Taipei Open on May 11. In a thrilling final, he overcame home favorite and world No. 7 Chou Tien-chen 21-14, 15-21, 22-20, securing his 10th career title…
Indonesia’s rising mixed doubles pair, Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Pasaribu, clinched their maiden title of 2025 and their highest-level World Tour crown at the Taipei Open 2025. They emerged victorious in a thrilling all-Indonesian final, defeating compatriots Dejan Ferdinansyah and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti in a grueling three-game battle that lasted 1 hour and 3…
Singaporean badminton doubles player Loh Kean Hean has announced his retirement from competitive play at the age of 30, as reported by The Straits Times. Loh, who has represented Singapore for 12 years and secured six bronze medals at the SEA Games along with a bronze at the Commonwealth Games, will now dedicate his efforts…