Four German youth badminton pairings advance to U15 European round of 16

Four German youth badminton pairings advance to U15 European round of 16

Three German youth badminton pairings advanced to the round of 16 at the U15 European Championships in Sotra, Norway, following a dramatic day of knockout matches highlighted by a comeback victory in the boys’ doubles tournament, badminton.de reported. Hintze and Besser Stage Late Comeback in Boys’ Doubles Matti Hintze and Till Besser delivered a tense … Read more

Álvaro Gómez Joins Spanish National Team for European U15 Badminton

Álvaro Gómez Joins Spanish National Team for European U15 Badminton

Spanish badminton prospect Álvaro Gómez has earned his first selection to the national team, competing this week at the U15 European Championships in Sotra, Norway. The 12-year-old athlete, who resides in Vigo, secured his spot on the roster following a successful season on the domestic circuit and has already recorded three victories in the Norwegian … Read more

Tianji Community converts vacant spaces into neighborhood sports hub

Elderly residents rally table tennis paddles across newly fitted indoor courts while neighbors gather to test equipment in Changzhi, Shanxi province, where Tianji Community has converted vacant old residential spaces into a bustling neighborhood sports hub. Changzhi Community Converts Vacant Rooms Into Multi-Sport Center Tianji Community in Lucheng District features dense, aging residential blocks with … Read more

Suriname Times: Rivano Bisphan and Imani Mangroe Reflect on ODESUR Experience

Suriname Times: Rivano Bisphan and Imani Mangroe Reflect on ODESUR Experience

Surinamese badminton players Rivano Bisphan and Imani Mangroe have reflected on their international exposure and growth following their participation in the 2026 South American Games, known as ODESUR, held in Santa Fe, Argentina, the Suriname Times reported. International Insights Gained in Santa Fe For Bisphan and Mangroe, the multi-sport event offered a vital platform to … Read more

Popov Says Title Is the Goal Ahead of Arctic Open Clash With Lee Zii Jia

Popov Says Title Is the Goal Ahead of Arctic Open Clash With Lee Zii Jia

French men’s singles player Christo Popov enters today’s Arctic Open quarter-final match in Vantaa, Finland, targeting the title, while Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia focuses on rebuilding his confidence after a difficult two-year slump, according to reports. Both players advanced to the last eight at the Energia Arena, setting up a clash where the second-seeded Popov … Read more

CALCCM Gym and Badminton Classes See Rise in Participation

CALCCM Gym and Badminton Classes See Rise in Participation

More than 50 participants attended trial sessions this season as fitness and badminton classes experience a rise in participation at the CALCCM, according to local reporting. Weekly Fitness Classes Draw Over Fifty Participants Group fitness offerings at the local community venue have drawn crowds ranging in age from 17 to 77. Weekly schedules feature a … Read more

Egypt hosts World Junior Under-19 Badminton Championships

Egypt hosts World Junior Under-19 Badminton Championships

Jawhar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, attended the opening of the World Junior Under-19 Badminton Championships on Thursday, October 8, 2026, marking the first time Egypt has hosted the tournament in its history. The event returns to the African continent for only the second time after a 34-year absence, drawing competitors from 47 countries … Read more

Haiwaihai Auto City adds sports park to diversify its business model

The Haiwaihai Auto City in Hangzhou has integrated a comprehensive sports park within its 450-acre facility, marking a transition toward a diversified “Auto+” business model. Located near the Dujiagiao station of Metro Line 10, the 400,000-square-meter complex, which has served as a primary automotive trading hub since 1999, now houses a multi-sport indoor cluster including … Read more

Badminton Star An Se-young Named Recipient of the 7th Pony Chung Young Leader Award

Badminton Star An Se-young Named Recipient of the 7th Pony Chung Young Leader Award

Badminton star An Se-young has been named the recipient of the seventh Pony Chung Young Leader Award, a recognition honoring both her recent international athletic achievements and her public stance regarding industry practices in South Korea. International Success and Athletic Milestones The foundation cited An’s consistent performance on the world stage as a primary reason … Read more

Marsala Volley launches shelter dog adoption initiative

Marsala Volley launches shelter dog adoption initiative

The Sigel Seap Marsala Volley has launched a social responsibility initiative named “Adotta un Campione – Il match più bello è trovare casa” during its Serie A2 women’s volleyball home matches. The project places dogs awaiting adoption directly inside the Palasport di Marsala during match days to help them find families. Palasport di Marsala Hosts … Read more