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SUMMARY:2026 Azerbaijan International
DESCRIPTION:Updated on February 23\, 2026\n\n\nBaku\, the capital of Azerbaijan\, is set to solidify its reputation as a global sports hub as it hosts the 2026 Azerbaijan International. Part of the Badminton Europe Elite Circuit\, this International Challenge tournament will gather top-tier professional athletes and rising stars from across the globe. This event serves as a significant milestone for the region\, especially following Baku’s designation as the World Capital of Sports for 2026. \n\n\n\nTournament Dates and Venue\n\n\n\nThe competition is scheduled to take place from February 3 to February 8\, 2026. The designated battlefield for this prestigious event is the Politechnic University Sport Hall\, located at Ayna Sultanova 13 in Baku. This facility is equipped to handle the high-octane requirements of international badminton\, featuring four Yonex courts for the competition. \n\n\n\nPrize Money Distribution\n\n\n\nAthletes will be competing for a total prize pool of USD 20\,000. The organizers have specified that the prize money will be paid in cash during the closing ceremony\, with no taxes deducted. The distribution across the five categories (Men’s Singles\, Women’s Singles\, Men’s Doubles\, Women’s Doubles\, and Mixed Doubles) is as follows: \n\n\n\nRankMS / WSMD / WD / XD (Per Pair)Winner$1\,600$1\,800Runner-up$960$1\,200Semi-finalist$400$500Quarter-finalist$160–\n\n\n\nTournament Schedule\n\n\n\nThe tournament features a rigorous six-day schedule\, starting with qualifying rounds and culminating in the grand finals: \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3 (Tuesday): Qualifying rounds for all categories begin at 09:00.\n\n\n\nFebruary 4 (Wednesday): Completion of qualifying rounds and the start of the Main Draw.\n\n\n\nFebruary 5 (Thursday): Continuation of the Main Draw.\n\n\n\nFebruary 6 (Friday): Round of 16 matches starting at 10:00.\n\n\n\nFebruary 7 (Saturday): Quarter-finals followed by Semi-finals start from 10:00.\n\n\n\nFebruary 8 (Sunday): Final matches for all categories starting at 12:00.\n\n\n\n\nRelevant Tournament Information\n\n\n\nThe Azerbaijan International 2026 is organized by a coalition including the Badminton World Federation (BWF)\, Badminton Europe (BEC)\, and the Azerbaijan Badminton Federation. To ensure a professional environment\, BWF-certified referees and medical services\, including on-court doctors and physiotherapists\, will be available throughout the event. \n\n\n\nFor participants and fans\, Baku offers a stunning backdrop where modern architectural wonders like the Heydar Aliyev Centre meet historical sites such as the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. With high stakes and world-class competition\, this tournament is poised to be a highlight of the 2026 badminton calendar.
URL:https://badmintonworldtour.com/event/2026-azerbaijan-international/
LOCATION:Politechnic University Sport Hall\, Ayna Sultanova 13\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:BWF International Challenge
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SUMMARY:2026 Singapore International Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The badminton world sets its sights on Singapore as the SBH Singapore International Challenge 2026 prepares to kick off. Sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton Asia\, this event promises a week of high-stakes competition as players from around the globe vie for ranking points and a share of the prize pool. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTournament Dates and Venue\n\n\n\nThe tournament is scheduled to run from Tuesday\, 24th February to Sunday\, 1st March 2026. All matches will be held at the Singapore Badminton Hall (SBH) East Coast @ Expo\, located at 2 Changi South Ave 1\, Singapore 486149. \n\n\n\nCompetition Schedule\n\n\n\nThe event follows a standard progression from preliminary rounds to the championship finals: \n\n\n\nDayDateProgramStart TimeMonday23rd FebruaryTeam Managers Meeting & Technical Officials Briefing15:00 / 17:30 Tuesday24th FebruaryPreliminary Rounds09:00 Wednesday25th FebruaryPreliminary Rounds09:00 Thursday26th FebruaryPreliminary Rounds09:00 Friday27th FebruaryQuarter Finals09:00 Saturday28th FebruarySemi Finals09:00 Sunday1st MarchFinals12:00 \n\n\n\n\nNote: The schedule is tentative and subject to change due to TV coverage or other reasons at the Referee’s discretion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrize Money Distribution\n\n\n\nA total prize purse of USD $30\,000 (excluding 15% tax) will be distributed to top performers. Winners and runners-up will also be awarded medals. The prize money for each category is distributed as follows: \n\n\n\nPlacementMen’s/Women’s Singles (Per Player)Doubles/Mixed Doubles (Per Pair)ChampionUSD $2\,400USD $2\,400Runner-UpUSD $1\,440USD $1\,440Semi-FinalistsUSD $600USD $600Quarter-FinalistsUSD $240USD $240\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEssential Tournament Information\n\n\n\n\nEntry Requirements: Players must be members of a BWF-affiliated Association. Each player can participate in a maximum of three categories: one Singles\, one Doubles\, and one Mixed Doubles event.\n\n\n\nFormat of Play: Matches will follow the Rally Point System (3×21 points) in accordance with BWF Laws of Badminton.\n\n\n\nMandatory Clothing: Player names are mandatory on clothing from the first day. From the Quarter Finals onward\, doubles partners must wear identical colors\, and opposing sides must wear significantly different colors.\n\n\n\nAccommodation: The official tournament hotel is Dorsett Changi City Singapore.\n\n\n\nTransportation: No transport is provided from the airport to the hotel. Additionally\, since the venue is within walking distance of the official hotel\, transport will only be provided in the event of extreme weather.
URL:https://badmintonworldtour.com/event/2026-singapore-international-challenge/
LOCATION:SBH East Coast @ Expo\, 1 Expo Dr\, Carkpark J\, 486150\, Singapore
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