French Duo Delrue and Gicquel Maintain Momentum at Singapore Badminton Open The international badminton circuit continues to heat up this week as French mixed doubles standouts Delphine Delrue and Thom Gicquel have successfully navigated the opening stages of the 2026 KFF Singapore Badminton Open. Following a string of consistent performances throughout the season, the pair … Read more
Nguyễn Thùy Linh Drops to World No. 25: How Vietnam’s Badminton Star’s Ranking Shift Reshapes Olympic Ambitions May 26, 2026 Daniel Richardson 12 min read Nguyễn Thùy Linh during the 2025 Indonesia Masters. The Vietnamese shuttler’s ranking volatility comes as Vietnam prepares for its most competitive Olympic badminton campaign in history. Photo: BWF Singapore — … Read more
Jimmy and Su Yin Stun World No. 1 Pair at Singapore Open In a result that has sent shockwaves through the badminton community, the Malaysian mixed doubles pair of Jimmy Wong and Cheng Su Yin delivered a masterclass performance to topple the world’s top-ranked Chinese duo at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2026. The upset, … Read more
Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin Withdraw from 2026 Singapore Open The badminton community received unfortunate news earlier this week as the men’s doubles pair of Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin officially confirmed their withdrawal from the upcoming 2026 Singapore Open. The duo, who had been slated to compete in the prestigious tournament, announced their absence … Read more
The regional badminton circuit in France’s Grand Est region saw a significant display of depth and skill earlier this month as the Volants mirecurtiens hosted the third edition of the Tournoi des Luthiers. Held at the pôle multiraquettes in Mirecourt, the event underscored the rising popularity of the sport in the Vosges department, drawing a … Read more
Badminton Tournoi de Staffelfelden: Sylvain Menezo Overcomes Extreme Heat to Shine Badminton Tournoi de Staffelfelden: Sylvain Menezo Overcomes Extreme Heat to Shine By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief On May 24-25, 2026, the small French town of Staffelfelden became the center of badminton attention as the La Plume de l’Entente tournament saw intense competition under sweltering conditions. … Read more
Wolfgang Gnedt’s Slovak Open Final: How Austria’s Badminton Star Turned a Week of Dominance Into a Path to Graz Daniel Richardson May 25, 2026 • Updated 14:30 UTC BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — When Wolfgang Gnedt stepped onto the court at the Kawasaki Slovak Open 2026 last week, few expected the 25-year-old Austrian to leave with a … Read more
How Denmark’s Familiarity with Goh-Izzuddin’s Game Spoiled Malaysia’s Title Ambitions By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport PETALING JAYA, Malaysia — The Arctic Open was supposed to be the proving ground for Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to reclaim the title they nearly won in 2017. Instead, their withdrawal from … Read more
Badminton Breathes New Life Into Cystic Fibrosis Fight: How Sundhouse Is Changing the Game By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief | ArchySport In a groundbreaking fusion of sport and medical science, badminton is emerging as an unexpected ally in the fight against cystic fibrosis (CF). At the forefront of this movement is Sundhouse, a Swiss-based organization that … Read more
The Beauty of Badminton: Where Precision Meets Poetry on the Court By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 24, 2026 Badminton isn’t just a sport—it’s a dance of strategy, speed, and sheer athleticism where every millimeter counts. With its roots in ancient games and its modern incarnation as an Olympic spectacle, badminton offers a perfect … Read more