Badminton enthusiasts are set for an incredible experience as the Malaysia Open, the premier event of the 2025 BWF World Tour, kicks off at the Axiata Arena from January 7-12, 2025. This Super 1000 tournament will feature the world’s best players, including top Malaysian athletes, as they gather in Kuala Lumpur to compete for the…
The BWF World Tour Finals is the culmination of the year’s top badminton tournaments. Only the best players and pairs from around the world qualify for this prestigious event. Here’s a list of qualifiers for the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals (as of November 24, 2024): Men’s Singles Anders Antonsen (Denmark) Chou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei)…
Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan is making waves in a new role—as a flamboyant tournament organizer. Following the success of this year’s Lin Dan Cup series, the two-time Olympic champion is set to launch an ambitious new venture: the King Cup in Shenzhen, China. This tournament will feature the world’s top 20 men’s singles players…
The 2024 China Masters, a marquee event in the badminton calendar, will take place from November 19 to 24, 2024. Featuring top-tier players in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, the tournament promises intense competition and substantial rewards. Tournament Schedule The event spans six days, with matches scheduled as follows: November 19-20 (Tuesday-Wednesday):…
Li Shifeng reclaimed the top spot on the podium after a year, clinching victory at the 2024 Japan Masters. The world No. 9 had reached three finals since winning the 2023 Asian Games last October but had to settle for runner-up finishes each time. On Sunday, however, Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao was unable to derail…
The 2024 Japan Masters, the penultimate tournament for qualifying for the prestigious 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, is set to ignite the badminton court with a series of thrilling matches. With qualification hopes hanging in the balance, top-tier players are ready to showcase their skills and secure their spots in the year-end finale. Intriguing Opening…
The 2024 Japan Masters badminton tournament, set to be held from November 12 to November 17, will feature top athletes competing across multiple categories, including Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The event kicks off on Tuesday, November 12, with all qualifying rounds starting at 09:00, while the main draw…
At the 2024 Korea Masters, athletes from five countries stood victorious on the podium. Singles titles were claimed by Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand and Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia, each marking their first win of the season. Vitidsarn secured his gold medal after a significant gap since his World Championship victory over a year ago….
Aya Ohori, a badminton star from Japan, has surprised fans on social media with her decision to retire at the end of this season. In a lengthy post, Aya Ohori wrote: “I have an important announcement to make. I have decided to retire at the end of this year. My badminton career hasn’t always been…