Approximately 600 young athletes gathered in Vietnam to compete in the 2026 National Youth Badminton Championships, a six-day tournament held from June 22 to June 27. The event served as a primary scouting ground for the nation’s badminton federation to identify emerging talent across multiple age-based categories. Tournament Structure and Participation The competition drew participants … Read more
ETH Zurich researchers have developed a bipedal robot named “Animal” capable of playing badminton, according to a 2023 press release from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. The robot, created by the university’s Humanoid Robotics Lab, demonstrates advanced locomotion and real-time decision-making by tracking and striking a shuttlecock with a racket. The project, unveiled in … Read more
2026 Presidential Cup National Badminton Championships: 862 Athletes Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Kimcheon The 2026 Presidential Cup National Badminton Championships (middle/high school division) and the 34th Korea-China-Japan Junior Invitational Selection Tournament begin May 15 in Kimcheon, South Korea, with 862 athletes competing for national team spots and regional honors. All verified figures and details … Read more
An Se-young’s Confidence in BWF’s 15-Point System Shift: ‘I’m Ready’ After Back-to-Back Titles By Daniel Richardson | June 8, 2026 | Updated: June 8, 2026 Badminton world No. 1 An Se-young has dismissed concerns about the Badminton World Federation’s upcoming 15-point scoring system, declaring her full confidence in adapting to the new format. The South … Read more
South Korean badminton is undergoing a transformative phase, marked by institutional reforms, athlete advocacy, and the continued dominance of star players like An Se-young. While specific details about the “Kim & Jang Jecheon Interview” on Dc Inside remain unverified through official channels, the broader context of the sport’s development offers critical insights into the challenges … Read more
The Giant Slayer: How Kim Ga-eun’s Mental Breakthrough Led South Korea to Uber Cup Glory In the high-stakes theater of international badminton, some matches are decided by a smash or a deft drop shot. Others are decided in the quiet, internal spaces of a player’s mind. For Kim Ga-eun, the turning point in the 2026 … Read more
The Shuttlecock Empress: An Se-young Completes Historic Badminton Grand Slam In the high-velocity world of professional badminton, where a single misplaced flick of the wrist can end a tournament, consistency is the rarest currency. For An Se-young, that currency has become her trademark. The South Korean phenom has officially etched her name into the history … Read more
China’s Double Dominance: Southeast Asian Powerhouses Stumble at 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup For decades, Southeast Asia has been regarded as the spiritual and competitive heartland of world badminton. From the fervent crowds in Jakarta to the elite training centers in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, the region consistently produces the sport’s most creative and resilient … Read more
An Se-young Cruises into Asia Championships Quarterfinals in 30-Minute Masterclass NINGBO, China — World No. 1 An Se-young reminded the badminton world why she sits atop the rankings on Thursday, dismantling Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh in a clinical 30-minute performance to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asia Badminton Championships. Competing at … Read more
Pomona, CA – A large-scale badminton tournament is scheduled to take place on March 21st, offering both competitive play and a fundraising opportunity for families in need. The event, open to players aged 40 to 70, will be held at the Arena Badminton & Sports Club (2780 S. Reservoir St) in Pomona, California, running from … Read more