Hendra Setiawan, one of Indonesia’s most decorated badminton players, is set to make his debut as a coach at the Thomas Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark. The legendary doubles specialist, who helped Indonesia win the Thomas Cup in 2020, will transition from player to mentor for the first time in his international career. According to … Read more
Polytron Indonesia Open 2026: Jakarta’s Istora GBK to Host BWF Super 1000 with New Tech-Driven Concept The badminton world is turning its eyes toward Jakarta as the Indonesia Open 2026 prepares to take over the iconic Istora GBK from June 2 to 7, 2026. This year’s edition, officially titled the Polytron Indonesia Open 2026, arrives … Read more
Ayush Shetty Claims Historic Silver at 2026 Badminton Asia Championships At just 20 years old, India’s Ayush Shetty has etched his name into the record books at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. In a run defined by fearless aggression and a string of high-profile upsets, Shetty secured a silver medal in Ningbo, China, becoming the … Read more
BWF Accelerates Testing of Synthetic Badminton Shuttlecocks Amid Global Feather Shortage The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is moving aggressively to secure the future of the sport by testing synthetic badminton shuttlecocks in lower-level competitions, aiming to eventually transition the professional game away from its reliance on natural plumage. The initiative comes as a direct response … Read more
Badminton World Federation Trials Synthetic Shuttlecocks Amid Global Feather Shortage The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks in selected tournaments, marking a pivotal shift in the sport’s equipment standards. The move comes as a direct response to a mounting shortage of duck and goose feathers and the soaring costs … Read more
PETALING JAYA – The world of badminton is reflecting on the career of Carolina Marin, who announced her retirement on Thursday, bringing an end to a remarkable journey marked by Olympic gold and three World Championships. Among those paying tribute is Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon, a long-time rival and, increasingly, a friend, who shared a heartfelt … Read more
Ningbo, China – Indonesia will send a 17-member contingent to compete at the 2026 Asian Badminton Championships (BAC), also known as the Asia Badminton Confederation Championships, set to take place in Ningbo, China, from April 7-12, 2026. The tournament presents a key opportunity for Indonesian players to rebound from recent results in Europe and prepare … Read more
Orleans, France – Nguyen Thuy Linh continued her impressive run at the Orleans Masters 2026 badminton tournament, reaching the quarterfinal stage before falling to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in straight sets. The Vietnamese player, currently ranked 26th in the world, had previously overcome Lin Hsiang-ti of Taiwan and Lo Sin Yan Happy of Hong Kong to … Read more
Orleans, France – Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam is making a strong run at the Orleans Masters 2026, reaching the quarterfinals after a series of impressive victories. The world No. 26 has overcome challenging opponents, setting up a compelling clash against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara. Linh’s journey to the quarterfinals began with a win over Lin … 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