Huelva, Spain – German badminton player Isabel Lohau will compete at the 2026 European Championships in Huelva, Spain, after being awarded a wildcard alongside Dutch partner Deborah Jille. The announcement comes after a series of adjustments to Lohau’s doubles pairings, initially slated to compete with Stine Küspert before a late switch to Yvonne Li due … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue have advanced to the semifinals of the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, marking a historic achievement for French mixed doubles. The duo defeated the world No. 2 Chinese pair of Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin in straight sets, 21-16, 21-16, on Friday, March 6, … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – French badminton duo Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue continued their impressive run at the All England Open on Friday, securing a spot in the semifinals with a dominant victory over China’s Jiang and Wei, the No. 2 ranked pair in the world. The straight-set win, 21-16, 21-16, marks another milestone for the … Read more
Carla Barba: A Story of Triumph in the Water Valdepeñas, Spain – The story of Carla Barba, a 12-year-traditional athlete from Valdepeñas, is one of remarkable resilience and passion. Barba recently made her debut with the regional team at the Spanish Alevín Championship by Autonomous Communities and the Spanish Inclusive Swimming Championship, demonstrating a maturity … Read more
Wipperfürth, Germany – The 1. BC Wipperfeld’s second team is preparing for a poignant farewell this weekend, marking the conclude of their run in the 2. Badminton-Bundesliga. The team will play two final matches at the VOSS-Arena before transitioning to the Regionalliga West next season. This decision, yet, isn’t driven by on-court performance, but rather … Read more
Birmingham, England – Christo Popov of France is making a significant impact at the 2026 All England Open, continuing his strong form with a decisive victory over Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the quarterfinal round. Popov, fresh off a World Tour Finals win, dispatched the 2021 world champion in straight sets, 21-12, 21-17, in a … Read more
Birmingham, England – French mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue continued their impressive run at the All England Open on Thursday, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament. Often dubbed the “Wimbledon of badminton,” the All England Open presents a unique challenge for players, and Gicquel and Delrue have navigated … Read more
Singapore will spot a significant boost in badminton and pickleball facilities over the next five years, with the government planning to construct 50 new multipurpose courts. The initiative, announced Thursday by Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo, aims to meet the growing demand for these increasingly popular sports. Eight dual-apply courts are … Read more
PLOGASTEL, France – The Plumes Bigoudènes badminton club of Plonéour-Lanvern recently concluded a successful tournament held at the Salle Communautaire Multifonction in Plogastel, attracting 175 licensed players from across western France and the Paris region. The event, held over the weekend, showcased competition across singles, doubles, and mixed categories. The Plumes Bigoudènes organize two tournaments … Read more
SULNIAC, France – The Sulniac badminton club, known locally as SulBad, is preparing to host a tournament this Sunday, March 8th, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The event, set to take place at the Salle Alice-Milliat, aims to promote both sport and community engagement. SulBad has experienced significant growth in recent years, currently boasting 110 … Read more