Asian Games 2026: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Exit in Quarters as Pearly Tan-Thinaah Secure Semi-Final Berth

Malaysian men’s doubles medal hopes at the Asian Games came to a close on September 27 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. World No. 6 pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani exited the competition in the quarter-finals, falling in straight games to China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. Quarter-Final … Read more

New Fitness Trends, Inclusive Sports Programs & Autumn Courses in Germany

More than 360 inclusive fitness programs and community sports initiatives have launched across Germany as part of the autumn “Sports Week for All” campaign, designed to combat rising inactivity rates reported by public health officials. Data from the Robert Koch Institute indicates that approximately 40 percent of adults in the country do not meet baseline … Read more

Lima 2027: Countdown Begins for Pan American Games in Peru

Lima has officially started its 300-day countdown to the 20th Pan American Games, setting the stage for a continental gathering that will bring more than 7,000 athletes to Peru between July 23 and August 8, 2027. Organizers confirmed the milestone as preparations accelerate across the capital and neighboring regions to host the massive multi-sport event. … Read more

China secures multiple badminton semifinal spots after quarterfinals

The quarterfinals of the badminton singles and doubles tournaments concluded on Sept. 27, 2026, setting the stage for high-stakes semifinal matches across multiple divisions. Mixed Doubles Pairs Secure Semifinal Berths China's mixed doubles duos won their quarterfinal matches to book spots in the next round. Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin dictated the tempo against South … Read more

Akane Araki shares makeup video to address AI appearance rumors

Former Japanese national badminton player Akane Araki has addressed online speculation regarding her appearance by publishing a detailed makeup transformation video on her social media channels, showcasing the drastic changes since her retirement from competitive sport. Shedding 15 Kilograms After Retirement Araki competed in the women’s doubles division and secured four international tournament titles before … Read more

Civitavecchia hosts Sport al Parco initiative at Parco Spigarelli

Civitavecchia recently turned Parco Spigarelli into a sprawling outdoor sports hub as the local park hosted the “Sport al Parco” initiative. The community event featured a wide array of athletic disciplines with hands-on demonstrations and open trials designed for participants of all age groups, bringing together local associations under clear skies to promote active lifestyles … Read more

Para-Badminton Training Camp Held at CREPS de Nantes 2026

Between September 25 and 27, 2026, the CREPS facility in Nantes hosted a national para-badminton training camp organized by the French Badminton Federation (FFBaD). The weekend gathering brought together 25 athletes with motor disabilities alongside deaf and hard-of-hearing players for intensive sessions focused on both athletic introduction and advanced skill progression. Training Structure and Coaching … Read more

Badminton Club Lieshout Youth Team Secures First Win with 5-1 Victory Over BC Reeshof

The youth badminton team of Badminton Club Lieshout secured its first win of the season in the 25th division of Category D, defeating BC Reeshof 5-1 in their third league fixture. The victory lifts BCL-J1—competing under the team name BCL-J1/Bouw Baar Beheer—into third place in the standings following earlier losses to BC Gilze and BC … Read more

Denmark schedules 2026 elite and grassroots badminton matches

Denmark’s competitive badminton calendar features four national leagues and circuits designed for elite players, women’s competition, recreational participants, and couch players alike, highlighted by upcoming match rounds in December 2026. Elite Competition and December Match Schedule The Badmintonligaen serves as the top-tier competition for Denmark’s elite athletes, stretching geographically from North Jutland across Aarhus and … Read more

Malaysia’s 20-Year Asian Games Badminton Gold Drought Continues After Men’s Doubles Exit

Malaysia’s campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men’s doubles badminton tournament concluded without a medal, extending a 20-year gold drought in the category after world No. 6 Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani suffered a straight-game defeat in the quarter-finals. The pair fell 21-13, 21-11 to Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng … Read more