Huelva, Spain – As the city prepares to host the 2026 European Badminton Championships, a heartwarming visit brought a touch of joy to the Pediatric Area of the Juan Ramón Jiménez University Hospital this past Friday. ‘Luz,’ the official mascot of the championships, spent the day with young patients, offering a welcome distraction and a … Read more
Guingamp Badminton’s quest for promotion to the Regional 3 (R3) league remains uncertain after a mixed performance in the Departmental 1 classification day on Sunday, March 15, 2026. While the team demonstrated strong form throughout the regular season, finishing atop their group, their hopes now rest on decisions made by league officials in June. The … Read more
Aaron-Khai Xing Earn Herry’s Approval Ahead of Orleans Masters PETALING JAYA – The young Malaysian men’s doubles pair of Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing are poised to carry momentum into the Orleans Masters, beginning tomorrow in France. The world junior champions have received a significant boost of confidence in the form of praise from national doubles … Read more
HORSENS, Denmark – As the Thomas Cup Finals approach, all eyes are turning to the potential impact of veteran players Anthony Ginting of Indonesia and Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. Both are seasoned campaigners returning from injury, and their form in the third singles could prove decisive for their respective nations. The tournament, set to … Read more
Volant Bisontin Falls Short, Étupes Keeps Franc-Comtois Badminton Hopes Alive Bison, France – A tightly contested match saw Le Volant Bisontin narrowly defeated by ASPTT Strasbourg (2) this past Saturday, while Étupes secured a crucial victory, offering a bright spot for badminton in the Franc-Comtois region. The results leave several teams battling for positioning as … Read more
Pacé, France – Flume Ille Badminton (FIB) strengthened their position in the French Top 12 badminton league with a decisive 5-3 victory over Caen on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The win, as predicted by club president Serge Bodin, moves FIB closer to securing a fourth-place finish – their stated objective for the season. Dominant Start … Read more
Montfort-le-Gesnois, France – Arnage Mulsanne has climbed to second place in the N3 badminton league after a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Lucé on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The match was relocated to Montfort-le-Gesnois due to local elections taking place at Mulsanne’s usual gymnasium, but that didn’t deter a strong showing of support from local fans. … Read more
Aire-sur-la-Lys, France – Rostrenen Badminton Club faced a tough test on Saturday, falling 6-2 to Volant Airois in a closely contested Top 12 interclub match. Despite the scoreline, the match was far from one-sided, with several matches going the distance and demonstrating Rostrenen’s resilience against a formidable opponent. The result leaves Rostrenen with operate to … Read more
Voiron, France – The Salle Everest in Voiron is set to host the 7th edition of the FZ FORZA Alpes International U19 badminton tournament from April 2nd to 5th, 2026. The event will bring together 158 of the most promising under-19 badminton players from 17 countries, all vying for titles in men’s and women’s singles, … 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