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
BSR Amiab Puertollano recovers its postponed match against Fundación Vital Zuzenak this Saturday at the Santiago Cañizares pavilion (4:30 p.m.), with free entry for all fans. The mining team faces the clash with respect against a rival for whom it has always shown its admiration, not only for its sporting performance, but also for its … Read more
The badminton club organized a friendly meeting with the Scaër club on Wednesday at the sports hall. The event brought together around thirty players in a sporting and warm atmosphere. This great mobilization confirms the good dynamics of the association, which is doing very well and continues to attract enthusiasts of all levels. We confirm … 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
The French badminton championships ended this Sunday in Caen, where several Alsatian badists, or badists playing in Alsatian clubs, won gold or silver. ▶Men’s singles. After being quick against Toma Junior Popov (world n°17, BC Fos), eliminated in 35 minutes on Saturday in the semi-final, Alex Lanier (n°8) brought down Christo Popov (n°7, BC Fos), … Read more
Brittany Youth Championships in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande While their elders shone on the fields of the French championships in Caen, the next generation of Bretons had an appointment, all this weekend, in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande for young Regionals generally dominated by the Badistas of the Ille-et-Vilaine Committee. The winners Simple gentlemen. Juniors: Alexandre Douillard-Guennou (CD35). Cadets: Aodren Houtin (CD35). … Read more
An Se Young was too strong for the Chinese players – Photo: BWF The 2026 Asian Badminton Team Championships were held from February 3 to 8 in Qingdao, China, and despite the home advantage, the Chinese players failed to pull off an upset. China and South Korea played in different groups and both confidently reached … Read more