Nguyễn Thùy Linh Drops to World No. 25: How Vietnam’s Badminton Star’s Ranking Shift Reshapes Olympic Ambitions May 26, 2026 Daniel Richardson 12 min read Nguyễn Thùy Linh during the 2025 Indonesia Masters. The Vietnamese shuttler’s ranking volatility comes as Vietnam prepares for its most competitive Olympic badminton campaign in history. Photo: BWF Singapore — … Read more
Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin Withdraw from 2026 Singapore Open The badminton community received unfortunate news earlier this week as the men’s doubles pair of Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin officially confirmed their withdrawal from the upcoming 2026 Singapore Open. The duo, who had been slated to compete in the prestigious tournament, announced their absence … Read more
Indonesia Deploys 18-Player Powerhouse for Thailand Open 2026 The Indonesian national badminton contingent is preparing for a high-stakes return to the BWF World Tour, confirming a robust delegation of 18 representatives for the upcoming Thailand Open 2026. For a nation where badminton is more than a sport—it is a matter of national identity—the size of … Read more
Novel Delhi: As the Badminton World Federation prepares to implement its new 3×15 scoring system from January 4, 2027, replacing the long-standing 3×21 format, a growing chorus of concern has emerged from some of India’s most respected badminton coaches. They warn that the shift to shorter games risks stripping the sport of its strategic depth … Read more
JAKARTA – The Indonesian badminton team conducted a closed-door simulation session in preparation for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup championships, VOI.id reported on April 20, 2026. The session took place at the team’s training facility in Jakarta as part of final preparations ahead of the tournament’s opening day in Horsens, Denmark. According to the … Read more
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