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Almere 1 battled to a hard-fought 4-4 draw away against BC Amersfoort on Sunday, splitting the points in a tightly contested encounter. The visiting side secured their four victories through the women’s doubles, the first men’s singles, the first women’s singles, and the second mixed doubles. Lineup Adjustments and Debutant Performance In the absence of … Read more
Dr. Hasmah Ali, the former patron of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), has died at the age of 100. Known as a “mother” to Malaysia’s badminton players, her legacy is defined by her role in fostering unity within the national team, most notably during the country’s 1992 Thomas Cup victory. The 1992 Thomas Cup … Read more
SC Union Lüdinghausen Faces Tough Start After 1-6 Loss in Dortelweil The SC Union Lüdinghausen team remains winless in the early stages of the season following a 1-6 defeat against SV Fun-Ball Dortelweil on Sunday. The result marks a heavy loss for the team, following a 0-7 defeat against Wipperfeld two weeks prior. Team Manager … Read more
Young athletes from the Badminton Club Kemperle (BCK) delivered a series of standout performances across multiple competitive levels in France, highlighted by deep runs at the Circuit Élite and multiple all-BCK finals in regional youth tournaments. Elite Circuit Success in Aire-sur-la-Lys The competitive stretch began at the Circuit Élite event in Aire-sur-la-Lys, representing the highest … Read more
Triathlon and badminton athletes from Baena secured three podium finishes in regional competitions this past weekend. José Manuel Muñoz led the performance for Triatlón Baena by winning the V3 category at the II Triatlón Cross Faro Sacratif, while the Club Bádminton Baena returned from the Andalucía TOP TTR in Rute with two medals earned by … Read more
Top badminton players competing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have criticized organizers over an intense tournament schedule that has resulted in physical exhaustion and multiple player withdrawals. Elite athletes, including India’s P.V. Sindhu and South Korea’s An Se-young, have publicly questioned the logistical management of the event, citing recovery times that fall short of professional … Read more
South Korea’s top-ranked singles player An Se-young advanced to the women’s singles final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after defeating China’s Chen Yufei in straight sets. The reigning world number one secured a 2–0 victory in 38 minutes during the semifinal match, holding her opponent to just five points in the opening set before … Read more
Anna Boumbaly of Pradines Badminton secured a silver medal at the recent regional badminton tournament held in Puygouzon, Tarn. Competing in the minime girls’ doubles category alongside partner Maloé Blaise, Boumbaly’s performance marked a strong start to the season for the Lotois delegation, which saw five young athletes participate in the Occitanie regional competition. Performance … Read more
The YONEX Blaze 5i badminton shoe is engineered for indoor court performance, focusing on traction, impact absorption, and stability for competitive play. Designed as a non-marking option for badminton and other indoor court sports, the model features a combination of proprietary cushioning technology and a specialized outsole to support high-intensity movement. Outsole and Midsole Performance … Read more
TV Refrath opened its season with a 6-1 victory over 1. BV Mülheim, though team manager Heinz Kelzenberg noted the opening fixture was far closer than the final scoreline suggests. Hard-Fought Opening Fixture The season opener on September 28, 2026, required maximum effort from the home side at the start of the match. Selin Hübsch … Read more