NEW DELHI – The road to the 2026 BWF World Championships has hit a turbulent patch this week, as the ongoing Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 finds itself at the center of a storm regarding venue conditions. With the prestigious World Championships scheduled for August in the same city, questions have mounted rapidly: Is New Delhi…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is taking the next step in its efforts to streamline match play and reduce downtime. Following a successful pilot during the qualifying rounds of the 2025 Australian Open, the federation announced today that the new Time Clock System will be fully implemented at the upcoming Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026. From…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced a significant expansion in the testing of its Time Clock System. Following initial trials in late 2025, the system will be in full effect for all matches at the upcoming Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026. Testing Ramps Up in Jakarta Scheduled to take place from January 20-25, 2026, the…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially unveiled the new members of the BWF Athletes’ Commission for the November 2022–November 2029 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter in athlete representation and governance in world badminton. The newly appointed Commission consists of five accomplished athletes from across continents, reflecting the…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is proposing a major change to its rules, introducing a 25-second time clock between rallies in an effort to streamline matches and ensure continuous play. The new system, which would be implemented at select major championships and World Tour tournaments starting in 2026, aims to replace the current, more subjective…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled its ambitious plans for the BWF World Tour 2027-2030, introducing significant upgrades to tournament formats, prize money, and media production while inviting member associations to submit expressions of interest to host events. The new cycle promises to elevate the sport’s global profile, enhance player…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has suspended the Maldives from international participation, citing significant external involvement in the operations of its national governing body. The decision, formally conveyed to the Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC), stems from a prolonged period of governance stagnation and a subsequent series of actions by Maldivian authorities…
Newly elected Badminton World Federation (BWF) President Patama Leeswadtrakul has outlined her vision for the future of the sport, emphasizing globalization and increased popularity beyond its traditional strongholds in Asia. In an exclusive interview last week, just as she stepped into her prominent role, Leeswadtrakul shared her ambitious plans to elevate badminton’s global presence. Acknowledging…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced key updates to its Laws and Regulations following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and subsequent BWF Council meeting held in late April. The most significant change sees the permanent ban of the controversial spin serve, while new regulations regarding seed withdrawals have been approved for the upcoming BWF…