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National men’s doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun claimed the French Open title on Sunday, October 25, at the Grand Arena Paris, defeating fellow Malaysians Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani 13-21, 21-15, 21-17 in an all-Malaysian final, as reported by The Star. Ending a Two-Decade Drought in Paris The victory … Read more
The Hanoi badminton delegation secured the overall team title at the 2026 National Badminton Championships after claiming two gold medals and four bronze medals across five competitive categories, according to local sports reports. The six-day tournament ran from October 20 to 25, drawing 137 players representing 14 different municipal, provincial, and institutional organizations. Hanoi Claims … Read more
Kunlavut Vitidsarn Loses Top Ranking Following Early Tournament Exits The downturn centers on men’s singles star Kunlavut Vitidsarn, whose fortunes reversed sharply just weeks after a historic career peak. On September 29, the 25-year-old defeated Singaporean player Loh Kean Yew 21-12, 21-16 in the final of the 2026 Asian Games, claiming the first-ever men’s singles … Read more
Patagonian badminton concluded its regional tournament in Río Gallegos on Sunday, October 25, bringing together youth and adult delegations from across the region in an event that combined play, exchange, and camaraderie, leaving behind memorable sights of the court, rackets, and the enthusiasm of each participant. Delegations Gather in Río Gallegos for Regional Competition Play … Read more
Christo Popov claims French Open title and historic world number one ranking in Paris French badminton player Christo Popov secured the Internationaux de France title on Sunday, October 25, 2026, defeating Indonesia’s Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah in a three-set match (21-11, 14-21, 21-13). The victory at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle elevates the 24-year-old from … Read more
Thai badminton is facing an institutional and athletic crisis following the loss of world number one Kunlavut Vitidsarn’s top ranking, a high-profile doping suspension, a collapsed major sponsorship deal, and the defection of key doubles stars from national team management, according to reports published by vietnam.vn. Kunlavut Vitidsarn Loses World No. 1 Ranking After Early … Read more
Thai badminton endured a turbulent period in late October 2026, losing its top men’s singles ranking, seeing its prominent women’s doubles pair step away from the national federation’s management, and suffering losses due to a doping scandal and the unexpected end of an equipment partnership, vietnam.vn reported. The sudden downturn arrived just weeks after historic … Read more
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Christo Popov Claims World Number One Ranking After French Open Victory Christo Popov became the first French player to reach world number one in men’s singles badminton on October 25, 2026, after defeating Indonesia’s Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah 21-11, 14-21, 21-13 in the final of the Internationaux de France in Tremblay. C’est incroyable. Du jamais fait. … Read more
A series of community events spanning youth sport, naval history, and classical music will take place across Auning in the coming week, vores-auning.dk reported. The local schedule features three distinct gatherings hosted at municipal and community facilities in the Danish town. Free Youth Badminton Training at Auning Idrætscenter The week opens with an active afternoon … Read more
Thirty physical education teachers from elementary and secondary schools across Playas de Rosarito gathered for a specialized badminton workshop designed to update rulebooks and tactical training for municipal and regional competitions. Playas de Rosarito Department Leads Physical Education Training Thirty primary and secondary school physical education instructors participated in a municipal badminton training session organized … Read more