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Former China national badminton team captain Cai Yun reflected on his competitive career as a marathon rather than a sprint during a visit to the Bokuan Badminton Club in Caolu Town, Pudong New Area, emphasizing that youth competitions like municipal games serve only as initial milestones. Cai Won Three Titles at Local Municipal Games Born … Read more
A foreign worker in Taiwan died three days after being struck in the head by a flying badminton shuttlecock during a match in Hsinchu County. Sportschosun reported that the man developed severe vomiting and acute distress after leaving the court, prompting emergency hospitalization where medical staff pointed to a potential brain hemorrhage from increased intracranial … Read more
The German U19 national team opened the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo with a hard-fought 43-55, 55-38, 55-37 victory over Portugal in the team tournament. Competing under the 3×55 rally-point system, the German squad dropped the opening set before mounting a decisive comeback to secure a crucial early win in Egypt. Opening Set … Read more
The elite badminton season shifts into a critical European autumn block as players chase vital BWF World Ranking points across Finland, Denmark, France, and Germany. For the Popov brothers, the upcoming month delivers a grueling test of endurance, tactical discipline, and ranking ambitions on the international circuit. Toma Junior and Christo Popov Target Ranking Growth … Read more
Wang Chuqin has dropped to fourth in the International Table Tennis Federation men’s singles world ranking after being docked 2,000 points for missing the China Smash, leaving China without a player in the top three for the first time since May 1998, according to a report. Wang Chuqin Falls to Fourth Following China Smash Absence … Read more
The 49th Pyeongchang Nosan Cultural Festival and the 44th County Citizens Day opened its three-day run across Pyeongchang, featuring a blend of traditional folk events, cultural exhibitions, and community sports competitions. Three-Day Festival Schedule Across Pyeongchang Venues The joint celebration takes place from October 6 through October 8 across several key locations, including the Pyeongchang … Read more
The BWF announced that the Time Clock system will be tested during every match at the VICTOR Denmark Open 2026 as part of its continued stakeholder consultation process. The Badminton World Federation announced that the trial of the Time Clock system will run throughout every match at the tournament, which is scheduled from October 13 … Read more
Playing tennis can boost estimated life expectancy by nearly a decade compared to a sedentary lifestyle, according to long-term data examined in medical research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The investigation, which tracked 8,577 participants from the Copenhagen City Heart Study in Denmark for up to 25 years, evaluated how various competitive sports and leisure … Read more
The 2026 Jinán “Summary” Lin Dan Cup Badminton Tournament opened on October 4 at the Sunac International Sports Center, marking the first time the tournament has landed in Jinán. The three-day competition drew more than 1,500 athletes from 13 countries and regions to compete side by side, accompanied by surrounding cultural and sports markets and … Read more
SBS secured the top spot among Korean terrestrial broadcasters for viewership ratings and digital streaming performance during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which concluded on October 4, according to audience measurement data released by Nielsen Korea and digital metrics from network channels. SBS Leads Prime-Time Ratings for International Sporting Event During the 16-day international sporting … Read more