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Young athletes living at the Sports Bretagne boarding facility in Dinard, France, adhere to a rigorous daily schedule that balances academic requirements with intensive sports training. Approximately 30 students, ranging from 12 to 18 years old and specializing in disciplines including badminton, volleyball, and golf, follow a structured routine designed to accommodate their high-level athletic … Read more
The Club Bádminton IES La Orden secured six medals across two separate tournaments, highlighting the depth of talent from both its senior roster and youth academy. Competitors traveled to Estella in Navarre for the Máster N4 Absoluto and to Rute for a TTR competition, collecting podium finishes across multiple categories. Title in Estella The top … Read more
Correcting fundamental mechanics, avoiding improper equipment choices, and balancing physical conditioning remain central to mastering badminton training and preventing common injuries on the court. Kinetic Chain Sequencing Over Arm Force A widespread mechanical issue among recreational players and beginners involves over-relying on arm strength during strokes, particularly when executing a deep forehand clear. This habit … Read more
South Korea’s badminton team has secured four semifinal berths across singles and doubles events at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, positioning the squad to contend for up to four gold medals. World number one singles star An Se-young, top-ranked doubles pairs, and a twenty-three-year-old contender advanced following quarterfinal victories on September 27 in Ichinomiya, Japan. … Read more
China failed to reach a single singles final at the XX Asian Games, marking a significant downturn for the badminton powerhouse. Both the men’s and women’s singles categories ended without a Chinese representative in the gold medal matches, with the team securing only bronze medals in the women’s event. Chinese Singles Players Exit Before Finals … Read more
Thai badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh faces potential disciplinary action after her “B sample” tested positive for furosémide, a prohibited diuretic. The Thailand Ministry of Tourism and Sports confirmed the results on September 28, matching a previous positive “A sample” collected during the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Furosémide confirmed in second sample analysis Surasak Panjaroenvorakul … Read more
Holmegaard is hosting a series of youth sports and cultural events during the final days of September and early October 2026, featuring open badminton sessions for children at Toksværd Hallen and a historical community dinner at Holmegaard Værk. Toksværd Badminton Klub recruits youth players Toksværd Badminton Klub is seeking new players for its mixed children’s … Read more
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew advanced to the men’s singles final at the Asian Games with a hard-fought three-set victory over South Korea’s Yoo Tae-bin on Monday, setting up a showdown with Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the championship match. The 29-year-old Singaporean became the first player from his nation to reach the men’s singles final at … Read more
Spvgg. Sterkrade-Nord sits second in the 2. Badminton-Bundesliga standings after opening the season with two victories, matching their final position from the previous campaign. The Schmachtendorfer team opened with a 7:0 win against TV Refrath II before securing a 4:3 victory against 1. Opening Weekend Results and Standings The 2. Badminton-Bundesliga table features newly promoted … Read more
The Vietnamese badminton delegation concluded its campaign at the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 27, exiting the tournament without a single medal. Nguyễn Hải Đăng became the last remaining competitor for the country, falling in the third round of the men’s singles event. Final Matches Seal Early Exit in Aichi-Nagoya … Read more