HANGZHOU – The second day of the group stage at the 2025 HSBC BWF World Tour Finals delivered clarity and heartbreak in equal measure at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre. Dominant performances and gritty rubber-game victories saw four top contenders book their tickets to the semifinals with a match to spare, while the campaigns of…
HANGZHOU – The opening day of the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 delivered a masterclass in resilience, delivering high-octane drama, injury scares, and the shattering of long-standing statistical curses. As the world’s elite gathered in Hangzhou to battle for the season-ending crown, the narrative was dominated by those who held their nerve under…
The season finale is finally here. The HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 is set to take place in the magnificent city of Hangzhou, bringing together the top eight players and pairs from the year’s rankings to battle for the most prestigious title of the tour. Scheduled to run from December 17 to December 21,…
The 2026 BWF World Tour season will begin without one of its biggest stars. Viktor Axelsen, the two-time Olympic champion, has confirmed his withdrawal from the season-opening Petronas Malaysia Open 2026 (Super 1000) and the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026 (Super 500) as he continues to battle persistent back injuries. The announcement comes as a blow…
KUALA LUMPUR – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially released the qualification system for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, outlining the path for the world’s best shuttlers to reach the courts in California. The document, finalized as of December 10, 2025, confirms that the “Race to LA” will officially begin in May 2027,…
SHENZHEN, China – The international badminton calendar is set for a spectacular finale this December as the Shenzhen Metro Tod King Cup International Badminton Open 2025 returns to the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Scheduled for December 26–28, the second edition of this prestigious invitational tournament promises high-stakes drama, a massive prize pool, and a potential…
LUCKNOW, INDIA – In a dazzling display of speed, precision, and youthful exuberance, Malaysia’s rising badminton stars Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai captured their maiden BWF World Tour title at the 2025 Syed Modi India International on Sunday. The former World Junior Champions proved they are ready for the senior stage by dismantling their…
KUALA LUMPUR – The anticipation for the 2026 badminton season has reached a fever pitch with the release of the official M & Q (Main & Qualifying) report for the Petronas Malaysia Open 2026. As the season opener and a prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 event, the tournament is set to take place…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Team Malaysia is gearing up for one of its most potent assaults on the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, set to take place in Hangzhou, China, from December 17 to 21. With five elite doubles teams securing their berths, the Malaysian contingent will be represented by ten players battling for…