The latest world rankings released by the BWF on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, have sent shockwaves through the badminton world as China has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in all five categories for the first time in 12 years. This marks a triumphant return to their former glory and a reassertion of their dominance in…
Former national coach and Olympic medallist, Rashid Sidek, has voiced strong opposition to the recent introduction of the relay scoring system in badminton, specifically in the mixed team event at the World Junior Championships in Nanchang, China. Rashid has urged the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to reconsider and avoid implementing this system in future international…
The badminton world is eagerly anticipating the 2025 BWF World Championships, set to take place at the iconic Adidas Arena in Paris, France, from August 25th to August 31st. As the venue for the badminton events during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, the Adidas Arena has already proven its ability to host world-class badminton competitions….
Former All-England champion Mohd Hafiz Hashim is emerging as a strong contender for the head coach position of the men’s singles department at the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). His impressive coaching experience, coupled with a proven track record as a player, makes him a compelling candidate to revitalize the struggling Malaysian men’s singles scene….
The 2024 Arctic Open badminton championships will be held from October 8th to 13th, 2024. The tournament will feature both qualifying rounds and main draw matches. The qualifying rounds will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The main draw will be held from Tuesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 13, 2024. Meanwhile, tickets are…
The BWF Player of the Year Awards 2024 will be announced on December 9, 2024, during the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals Gala Dinner. This year, there are several significant changes in the structure and voting process of the awards, making the event more prestigious and transparent. For the 2024 edition, five marquee awards will…
The 2024 Macau Open, part of the BWF World Tour Super 300 series, concluded with thrilling matches that highlighted top talent from across the badminton world. The finals, held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, saw victories from Hong Kong and China. In the Men’s Singles final, veteran player Angus Ng Ka Long from…
The 20th edition of the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships for the Suhandinata Cup is set to introduce a groundbreaking change to the badminton world: the relay scoring system. This innovative system, making its debut in Nanchang from September 30th to October 5th, 2024, is poised to shake up the traditional badminton landscape and…
Singapore’s rising badminton star, Teh Jia Heng Jason, has secured his place in the finals of the 2024 Macau Open with a convincing straight-games victory over Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan. The semi-final clash saw Teh display exceptional skill and composure, winning 24-22, 21-18. The match was a tense affair, with both players showcasing their attacking…