On Oct. 20, 2026, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Romero ordered USA Badminton to remedy a notice of deficiency in its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case by submitting a series of required financial disclosures, including a corporate ownership statement, disclosure regarding receivers, balance sheet, statement of operations, cash-flow statement, federal income tax return by Oct. 27. … Read more
China secured final berths in the mixed doubles and women’s singles events at the Badminton World Federation World Junior Championships in Cairo on Friday, advancing junior players to the championship round after tense semifinal victories. Mixed Doubles Semifinal Battle in Cairo During Friday’s mixed doubles semifinals, Feng Yilang and Li Menghan of China overcame Atresia … Read more
Novel Delhi: As the Badminton World Federation prepares to implement its new 3×15 scoring system from January 4, 2027, replacing the long-standing 3×21 format, a growing chorus of concern has emerged from some of India’s most respected badminton coaches. They warn that the shift to shorter games risks stripping the sport of its strategic depth … Read more
Badminton Votes to Change Scoring System from 2027 The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially approved a transition to a latest scoring system, moving from the traditional best-of-three games to 21 points to a best-of-three format where each game is played to 15 points. This decision, confirmed by multiple verified sources, will take effect from … Read more
Thomas and Uber Cup: India men fancy chances; tough test for women India’s badminton team arrives at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals with renewed optimism, driven by the standout performances of Ayush Shetty and Lakshya Sen in recent tournaments. The men’s squad, once considered hopeful underdogs, now positions itself as a legitimate semifinal … Read more
Ayush Shetty Claims Historic Silver at 2026 Badminton Asia Championships At just 20 years old, India’s Ayush Shetty has etched his name into the record books at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. In a run defined by fearless aggression and a string of high-profile upsets, Shetty secured a silver medal in Ningbo, China, becoming the … Read more
Horsens, Denmark – Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal has publicly urged the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to proceed with caution regarding proposed changes to the scoring system, arguing that the current 21-point format is integral to the sport’s intensity and endurance. The BWF is set to vote on a shift to a 3×15 scoring system at … Read more
Chirag Shetty (PTI Photo) HYDERABAD: The Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) recent decision to allot a lesser number of tournaments per year to India has raised questions about the country’s badminton ecosystem. In BWF’s revamped schedule for the 2027-30 cycle, India has been allotted only two events per year. Currently, India has been conducting two Super-100s … Read more
The BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships is filled with firsts for our Oceania contingent. For many players, it’s their first time playing on the world stage, and for one in particular, it marks a momentous occasion for Para Badminton in the Pacific. Jacklynda Molidu is one of one. The first player from the Pacific … Read more
Ratchanok Intanon (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The season’s BWF World Tour calendar is drawing concern from leading players, who say tight turnaround between marquee events is making season planning and peak performance difficult.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The discussion has gained relevance ahead of the 2026 World Championships, scheduled to be … Read more