While the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2024 resumed in Germany last week following a three-week hiatus, many star shuttlers opted out of the tournament. This is simply because the German Open was a BWF Super 320 event, and as such, did not offer much in terms of prize money or BWF points. Therefore, the ongoing French Open 2024 saw a lot of badminton players stepping out on the court after months. But how significant is this tournament? Let us find out.
The French Open was held for the first time in 1909, making it one of the oldest badminton tournaments in the world. It is organised by the French Badminton Federation, or Fédération Française de Badminton (FFBad), with sanction from the BWF. The tournament was recognised as one of the five BWF World Tour Super 750 events in 2018.
British shuttler George Allan Thomas and France’s Henri Pellizza are the joint-holders of the record for the most title wins in the men’s singles category (four wins). In the women’s singles division, French badminton player Yvonne Girard has won the most titles (six). Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie and China’s Chen Yufei are the reigning champions in the men’s and women’s singles divisions respectively.
As the badminton tournament enters its business end, we take a look at the prize money on offer at the French Open 2024, the schedule and venue for the finals, and where you can live stream the competition.
Everything you need to know about the French Open 2024 badminton tournament
How much is the prize money pool at the French Open 2024?
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Being a BWF World Tour Super 750 event, the French Open 2024 offers one of the highest payouts in the world of badminton, only ranking second to BWF Super 1000 tournaments.
According to a report by the Badminton World Tourthe prize money pool for the French Open 2024 stands at USD 850,000 (around INR 7 crore).
From this prize money pot, the winners of the men’s and women’s singles categories will receive USD 59,500 and 11,000 BWF points. On the other hand, the runners-up in both the singles categories will take home USD 28,900 and 9,350 BWF points. The shuttlers who bow out from the semi-finals in both categories will each get USD 11,900 and 7,700 BWF points, while the losing quarter-finalists in both the singles categories will receive USD 4,675 and 6,050 BWF points each.
Similarly, the champions of the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles categories will be rewarded with USD 62,900 and 11,000 BWF points. The runners-up in all three categories will take home USD 29,750 and 9,350 BWF points. While the losing semi-finalists will each pocket USD 11,900 along with 7,700 BWF points, the players who get ousted from the quarter-finals will each receive USD 5,312.5 and 6,050 BWF points.
Schedule and venue for the finals of the French Open 2024 badminton tournament
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The French Open 2024, which commenced on Tuesday, 5 March, will conclude with the finals of all the categories on Sunday, 10 March.
Much akin to the rest of the tournament, the final matches of all the categories will be played at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena (also known as the Adidas Arena) in Paris, France. The stadium has a capacity of around 8,000 spectators.
Where can you watch the finals of the French Open 2024 badminton tournament?
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Fans can live stream the final matches of the French Open on the BWF’s YouTube channel, BWF TV, the official global broadcaster for the badminton tournament.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the prize money for the French Open 2024 badminton tournament?
The total prize money pot for the French Open badminton tournament stands at USD 850,000.
– When is the final of the French Open 2024 badminton tournament?
The final matches for all the categories of the French Open badminton tournament will take place on Sunday, 10 March.
– Where can I live stream the French Open 2024 badminton tournament?
The French Open 2024 badminton tournament is available for live streaming on BWF’s YouTube channel, BWF TV.
2024-03-07 07:51:53
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