Wang Zhiyi Ends An Se-young’s Reign, Claims All England Open Title BIRMINGHAM, England – In a stunning upset at the Utilita Arena on Sunday, China’s Wang Zhiyi dethroned world No. 1 An Se-young to win the women’s singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships. The victory marked a significant milestone for Wang, ending … Read more
Köln, Germany – On March 1, 2026, 1. FC Spich 1911 e.V. Traveled to Köln for their penultimate match of the 2025/2026 season. The team faced a challenging opponent in BC Kölner FC BG 7, currently ranked second in the league. The match, played in a unique venue beneath Hansaplatz, ultimately resulted in an 8-0 … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Wang Zhiyi of China etched her name into badminton history on Sunday, claiming the women’s singles title at the All England Open Championships in Birmingham. The victory, secured after a 21-15, 21-19 win over world No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea, marked a significant milestone for Wang, ending a frustrating 10-match … Read more
Las Torres de Cotillas is experiencing a vibrant period for its local sports teams, with successes spanning badminton, football, and veterans’ competitions. A recent broadcast highlighted the achievements of several clubs and athletes within the municipality, showcasing a strong sense of community and athletic prowess. The Atlético Torreño football team secured a crucial point in … Read more
Guingamp Badminton stands on the cusp of a historic achievement, poised to potentially climb to Regional 3 (R3) – a first for the club. The team, led by captain Romain Ethève, faces a pivotal classification day this Sunday, March 15th, with everything on the line. This single day of competition mirrors a playoff scenario, determining … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has issued an apology following its team’s failure to secure a title at the 2026 All England Open Badminton Championships, which concluded Saturday. Despite high expectations, Indonesia returns home without a championship trophy for the second consecutive year. Eng Hian, Head of Development and Achievement at the … Read more
Birmingham, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue saw their bid for a second Super 1000 title fall short on Sunday, March 8th, as they were defeated by Taiwan’s Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan in the final of the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships. The French pair lost in straight sets, 21-19, … Read more
Arnage, France – A recent national table tennis tournament held in Arnage from February 27th to March 1st, 2026, at the Fernand-Lusson gymnasium, proved to be a resounding success, attracting a record number of players and generating a significant financial boost for the local community. Organizers reported over 1,000 matches played across the three-day event, … Read more
Lisbon, Portugal – Rising Danish badminton star William Bøgebjerg has issued a public apology following a heated outburst during the Portugal International Championships. The 19-year-old, currently ranked 115th in the world, lost his quarterfinal match against Taiwan’s Su Li Yang and subsequently engaged in abusive language and a dangerous act of throwing his racket towards … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – The badminton world is bracing for potentially tricky news regarding Viktor Axelsen, the two-time Olympic champion, as a persistent back injury continues to threaten his career. The 32-year-vintage Danish star has not competed since October of last year, and his medical team is now openly discussing the possibility that he may never … Read more