In a stunning upset, defending champion and top seed Tai Tzu-ying was eliminated from the 2024 Taipei Open badminton tournament in the quarter-finals. Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani pulled off the surprise victory, defeating Tai in a thrilling three-game match that lasted 1 hour and 8 minutes, with a final score of 21-18, 16-21, 22-24. Tai,…
South Korean badminton star Chae Yoo-jung is set to compete in the 2024 Denmark Open with a new mixed doubles partner, Na Gwang-min. The announcement marks a significant change for Chae, who has been a dominant force alongside Seo Seung-jae in recent years, including their gold medal win at the 2023 World Championships. Seo Seung-jae,…
Yonex has announced the highly anticipated worldwide release of the remastered Nanoflare 700. First launched in 2019, this head-light racquet has become synonymous with speed and precision, and now, its new version promises to push the boundaries even further. Designed for ultimate speed, deeper clears, and enhanced control, the Nanoflare 700 represents the latest in…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the cancellation of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Masters badminton tournament, originally scheduled for October 1st to 6th. The reasons for the cancellation have not been disclosed. The Abu Dhabi Masters, a BWF Tour Super 100 level tournament, offered a total prize pool of US$120,000. It was expected to…
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are gearing up to showcase the world’s best athletes, and the iconic USC Sports Center is stepping into the spotlight to host the exhilarating competition of badminton. This premier venue, known as the home court for the University of Southern California’s Trojans basketball and volleyball teams, will be transformed…
The stage is set for another thrilling display of athleticism and precision as the 2024 Paris Olympics gear up for the Women’s Doubles badminton competition. While the legendary Greysia Polii of Indonesia retired, leaving her Tokyo gold medal partner Apriyani Rahayu to team up with Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, several established pairs and rising stars…
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the badminton mixed doubles competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With the tournament kicking off on July 26th, several pairs have emerged as the ones to watch. Here’s a look at the frontrunners vying for the coveted gold medal: China’s Powerhouse Duo: The badminton powerhouse nation,…
The badminton community was abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games men’s doubles draw. However, in an unexpected turn of events, the draw has been postponed. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced that the group stage draw for the men’s doubles event, initially scheduled for Friday, July 12, 2024, will now be…