Christo Popov

HANGZHOU — In one of the most remarkable underdog stories in badminton history, France’s Christo Popov defied the odds, the statistics, and a partisan home crowd to be crowned the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals Men’s Singles Champion. By sweeping aside home favorite and World No. 1 Shi Yuqi in straight sets (21-19, 21-9) on…

HANGZHOU – Christo Popov wrote a new chapter in European badminton history on Saturday, becoming the first-ever French player to reach the final of the prestigious HSBC BWF World Tour Finals. In a dominant semifinal display at the 2025 season finale, the World No. 8 dismantled Japan’s Kodai Naraoka with a blend of speed and…