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
BASEL, Switzerland – Indonesian women’s doubles pair Isyana Syahira Meida and Rinjani Kwinara Nastine will miss the upcoming 2026 BWF Super 300 Swiss Open, and the subsequent Orleans Masters, due to a right shin injury sustained by Isyana. The news is a blow to the Indonesian contingent heading into a crucial stretch of the European … 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
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has announced it will not send athletes to the Brazil International Challenge and Cuba International Challenge tournaments in March and April of 2026. The decision, made public on Sunday, March 8th, stems from a combination of escalating geopolitical tensions and logistical challenges, particularly concerning air travel. The … Read more