AMAZING FEATHERS – ALL WEEK The holidays are over and the 2026 season begins with one of the big ones! The first strokes in the Malaysia Open are played on the night between Monday and Tuesday, and since the tournament in Kuala Lumpur is one of four Super 1000 tournaments, it means being ready from the start.The Danes are there (minus the few who are regrettably injured), Lee Zii Jia is back, and the rest of the world’s elite are also lining up. We broadcast approximately 56 hours of live badminton on TV2 SPORT and TV2 PLAY. The broadcast times are here: • Tuesday from 2.00 to approximately 12 • Wednesday from 2.00 to approximately 12 • thursday from 2.00 to approximately 12 • Friday from 2.00 to approximately 5 and again from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 15.00 • Saturday from 3.00 to approximately 13 • Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to approximately 11 We have our fingers crossed for a good start to the season. Have fun in the living rooms. | TV 2 Badminton
James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.
