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The Indian badminton team has announced a formidable lineup for the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025, set to take place in Xiamen, China, from April 27 to May 4, 2025. Led by Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and world No. 1 men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, the squad is poised to make a strong bid for a podium finish, aiming to surpass their quarterfinal achievement from the 2023 edition. Under the guidance of new head coach Anup Sridhar, India is ready to tackle the “group of death” in Group D, facing powerhouses Indonesia, Denmark, and England. The team’s roster…
Time and Location 2023 Sudirman Cup Results The most recent Sudirman Cup, held in 2023 in Suzhou, China, saw China claim their 13th title, defeating South Korea 3-0 in the final. The dominant performance by the Chinese squad, featuring stars like Shi Yuqi and Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan, solidified their status as the team to beat. Japan and Malaysia secured bronze medals after reaching the semifinals, while Indonesia and Denmark also made strong showings in the quarterfinals. India reached the quarterfinals, their best performance since 2017, driven by PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty Format and Schedule Team Lineups for 2025…
In a historic triumph, Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have clinched the men’s doubles title at the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships, held in Ningbo, China, on April 13, 2025. Their victory marks the end of an 18-year drought for Malaysia in the prestigious tournament, bringing immense pride to the nation and cementing their status as one of the world’s elite doubles pairs. Facing China’s formidable second-seeded pair, Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi, in the final, Chia and Wooi Yik delivered a masterclass in resilience and precision. The Malaysians secured a hard-fought 21-18, 21-19 victory in straight games, showcasing…
In a historic moment for French badminton, 20-year-old Alex Lanier has etched his name in the record books as the youngest men’s singles champion in the history of the European Badminton Championships. The rising star clinched the title at the 2025 edition of the tournament, held in Horsens, Denmark, on April 13, 2025, breaking a record previously set by Danish legend Peter Gade in 1998. Lanier, born on January 26, 2005, achieved this milestone at just 20 years and 77 days old, surpassing Gade’s record set at 21 years and 132 days. In an all-French final, he faced compatriot Toma…
Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn is on track to become the world’s top-ranked men’s singles badminton player by 2026, following an extraordinary series of achievements. The 23-year-old has joined an elite group as only the fifth men’s singles player—alongside Viktor Axelsen, Chen Long, Chen Jin, and Kento Momota—to win all of the following prestigious titles: 🥇 BWF World Championships (2023)🥇 Badminton Asia Championships (2025)🥇 BWF World Junior Championships (2017, 2018, 2019)🥇 Badminton Asia Junior Championships (2019) Vitidsarn’s historic triumph at the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, where he defeated Shi Yuqi in a gripping final, has solidified his status as…
1. Kunlavut Vitidsarn Makes History at Badminton Asia Championships Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn etched his name in badminton history by clinching the men’s singles title at the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China. The 23-year-old defeated China’s Shi Yuqi in a thrilling final, 21-19, 15-21, 21-17, ending Thailand’s 63-year wait for a men’s singles champion at the event. This victory marks a career-defining moment for the 2023 World Champion, boosting his momentum ahead of the China Open 2025. [Source: Badminton Asia] 2. An Se-young Advances to China Open Preparations World number one An Se-young is gearing up for the China…
South Korea’s An Se-young continues to reign supreme atop the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women’s singles rankings, solidifying her status as the world’s leading female shuttler in the latest update on April 8, 2025. With an unrivaled combination of skill, determination, and consistency, the Olympic champion has maintained her number one position since her historic rise, marking her as the first Korean woman to achieve such dominance since Bang Soohyun in 1996. An Se-young’s 2025 season has been nothing short of spectacular. She started the year with a commanding performance at the Malaysia Open, securing the title after a straight-game…
World number one Shi Yuqi has reaffirmed his dominance in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men’s singles rankings, maintaining his top spot in the latest update released on April 8, 2025. With consistent performances and standout victories in major tournaments, the Chinese star continues to prove why he is among the elite in global badminton. Shi Yuqi, who first claimed the number one ranking in June 2024, has had a remarkable journey in 2025. He kicked off the season by clinching the All England Open title, defeating Lee Chia Hao in a thrilling final with a score of 21-17, 21-19.…
Notable Achievements: Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino are considered one of the most successful mixed doubles pairs in Japanese badminton history. Additionally, they have achieved remarkable success with other partners, such as the men’s doubles pair Watanabe/Endo and the women’s pair Arisa/Sakuramoto. Let’s continue to support them in their upcoming tournaments! 🌟
New Men’s Doubles National Coach Herry Iman Pierngadi to Revamp Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s Playstyle Ahead of 2025 All England Championship The newly appointed national men’s doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, has set plans in motion to adjust the playing style of Malaysian pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a bid to elevate their performance ahead of the 2025 All England Badminton Championship, which will take place in Birmingham from March 11-16. However, the Indonesian coach has acknowledged that such changes will not happen overnight. “They certainly need time. We have to go slowly, and hopefully, we’ll…