The G Badminton World Championships will take place in Manama (Bahrain) from February 7 to 14, 2026. Man Kei To is the only compatriot to participate in the championship. In 2024 she took bronze in the singles. Last year she became vice European champion. Kiki will compete in singles and mixed doubles.
Man Kei To is heading to Bahrain with ambition for the G Badminton World Cup. The top athlete from Ninove dreams of a podium. “That is what I am aiming for, but it will be hard fought for”, she says.“All the top players are participating and there are also new competitors who have shown a high level. I am ready for it.”
Kiki refined her hitting and rolling techniques in 2025, under the guidance of her new trainer at Badminton Flanders. In 2025 she was often in finals, but did not achieve any tournament wins. “Because I worked on my technique, I had slightly less automatisms and competition rhythm, but hopefully that choice will pay off in 2026. I have worked hard on my strokes and I am also in good condition.”
After winning the European title in Rotterdam in 2023, Man-Kei To (class WH1) won her first World Singles medal at the World Championships in Pattaya the following year. Last year, Kiki started the European Championship as defending champion. She made it to the final, but the Swiss Cynthia Mathez was stronger. Just like in previous years, Kiki wants to be in Bahrain, where she will also participate in the mixed doubles, together with the Chilean Jaime Aranguiz.
You can read more information at the official website of the tournament.
Plan
The draw will take place on February 7, 2026.
