Denmark Open

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The Denmark Open is one of the most prestigious and oldest badminton tournaments globally, first established in 1936. It is held annually in Denmark and organized by Badminton Denmark. The tournament attracts top players from around the world and is a highly regarded event in the badminton calendar.

In the late 1960s, the Denmark Open finals were consistently held at K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen. However, in 1986, BAD decided to rotate the tournament to different Danish cities, promoting badminton across the country. Cities like Aalborg, Vejle, Farum, Aarhus, and Odense have hosted the tournament over the years.

The Denmark Open was part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super Series Premier from 2011 to 2017 and has since been classified as one of the BWF World Tour Super 750 events starting in 2018. This places the Denmark Open among the top-tier badminton competitions, alongside tournaments like the China Masters and Japan Open.

Initially, the tournament was disrupted during World War II and later went on hiatus from 1956 through 1964. Over the years, it has been hosted in several cities, including Copenhagen, Aalborg, and Aarhus, but since 2008, it has consistently been held in the city of Odense, specifically at the Arena Fyn.

The Denmark Open features competitions in men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. Some of the most notable champions include Morten Frost, who has won the men’s singles title a record eight times, and Tonny Olsen, who has also won eight titles in the women’s singles category. In doubles, players like Ng Boon Bee and Li Yongbo have secured the most titles.

The prize money for the 2023 edition of the Denmark Open was USD $750,000, which reflects the high status of the event in the global badminton scene. Current champions include Weng Hongyang for men’s singles and Chen Yufei for women’s singles.

The Denmark Open continues to be a cornerstone of international badminton, offering thrilling matches and showcasing the best talent the sport has to offer.

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