When you look at the pantheon of badminton greats, most are defined by the medals around their necks. Viktor Axelsen has plenty of those—two Olympic golds, World Championships, and a cabinet full of Super 1000 trophies. But as we close out 2025, the “Great Dane” has defined himself by something else entirely: he is the…
If you walked into a badminton stadium anywhere in the world in 2025, one name would likely be on everyone’s lips: An Se-young. The 23-year-old phenom from Gwangju hasn’t just rewritten the record books with her racket; she has fundamentally changed the financial landscape for professional badminton players in South Korea. As we close out…
HANGZHOU, CHINA — The battle for supremacy in world badminton is set to reach a spectacular climax this December, and the stakes have never been higher. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals 2025, scheduled to take place from December 17 to 21 in Hangzhou, China, will feature an unprecedented total prize purse of…
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 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…
Odense, Denmark—The world of professional badminton is buzzing with excitement as the Denmark Open 2025, a prestigious BWF World Tour Super 750 event, prepares to kick off in Odense. This year’s tournament, running from Tuesday, October 14, to Sunday, October 19, marks a significant milestone with a substantial increase in the total prize money, setting…