Kuala Lumpur — Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia has officially closed the book on his demanding 2025 season, announcing a temporary hiatus from competitive play to focus on intensive physical and mental recovery. The former All England champion and Paris Olympics bronze medalist has set his sights firmly on a return in January 2026,…
The stage is set for a six-day badminton spectacle as the Australian Badminton Open 2025 prepares to take over the sporting calendar. Running from Tuesday, November 18, through Sunday, November 23, the tournament promises high-octane action, culminating in the crowning of new champions. With a significant total prize purse of US$475,000 on offer, elite athletes…
The 2025 Kumamoto Masters Japan, a premier event on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour, concluded on November 16, 2025, crowning a stellar lineup of champions and distributing a substantial prize purse. Held at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, this BWF Super 500 tournament saw intense competition across five categories, captivating fans with thrilling finals…
The countdown has officially begun! As the autumn leaves start to turn, the badminton world prepares to descend upon Kumamoto, Japan, for what promises to be one of the most exciting stops on the calendar: the 2025 Japan Masters. Set to light up the courts of the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, this BWF World Tour Super…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN—Former world number one and Olympic silver medallist Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan has officially announced her retirement from professional badminton, citing a battle with recurring injuries that ultimately forced her off the court. The 31-year-old star shared the news in a heartfelt, dual-language post on her social media channels yesterday, marking the conclusion of…
Badminton fans globally can tune in to catch the final, thrilling moments of the Iksan Victor Korea Masters 2025 (a BWF World Tour Super 300 event) thanks to an extensive list of international broadcasters. The tournament, running from November 4 to 9, 2025, has its coverage divided by territory, ensuring audiences across Asia, Europe, and…
The week-long badminton spectacle at the Iksan Victor Korea Masters 2025 is set to culminate this Sunday, November 9, with five thrilling finals matches to decide the champions of this prestigious BWF World Tour Super 300 event. Hosted at the Wonkwang University Cultural and Sports Center in Jeonbuk State, the tournament has delivered electrifying badminton…
Get ready for world-class badminton! The Hylo Open 2025, a key event on the HSBC BWF World Tour, is set to take place from 28 October to 2 November 2025. To ensure you don’t miss a single match, we’ve compiled the complete, official guide on where to watch all the action, no matter where you…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour is set to descend upon Saarbrücken, Germany, for the 2025 Hylo Open, an event that has seen a significant upgrade and now boasts a record-breaking financial commitment. The tournament, historically a fixture in the BWF calendar since 1988, has been officially elevated from a Super 300 to a…