Nguyen Hai Dang, the Vietnamese badminton talent, secured a career-defining victory by defeating world number 6 Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024. The result, recorded during the opening round of the BWF World Tour Super 500 event, marks one of the most significant upsets in the career of the 24-year-old athlete, … Read more
A badminton player from Gia Lai has won the gold medal at the National Junior Badminton Championships, according to VnExpress. The victory marks a significant achievement for the young athlete and the province’s growing badminton program. The tournament, held in Hanoi from April 5 to April 9, featured over 500 competitors from across Vietnam, with … Read more
15-Year-Old Vietnamese Tennis Prodigy Makes Strides on International Stage Nguyen Thi Mai, a 15-year-old Vietnamese tennis player, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF Junior Circuit’s $25,000 tournament in Hanoi, marking a significant milestone in her rapidly developing career, according to the Vietnam Tennis Association (VTA). Rising Star in Vietnamese Tennis Nguyen Thi Mai, … Read more
How Ho Chi Minh City Is Building Vietnam’s Next Badminton Stars Vietnam’s badminton development program in Ho Chi Minh City is creating a pipeline for young athletes to compete at the highest levels. With Olympic aspirations and a focus on grassroots training, the initiative is transforming how the country nurtures talent. Here’s how it works—and … Read more
Vietnam’s Dynamic Duo Stuns Home Favorites to Reach Thailand Open Main Draw In a sport where home-court advantage often manifests as a deafening wall of sound, Nguyen Dinh Hoang and Tran Dinh Manh just proved they have the composure to silence a crowd. The Vietnamese men’s doubles pair secured a gritty, high-stakes victory over Thailand’s … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian badminton team experienced a mixed start at the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2026, held at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta from January 20-25. While several Indonesian players advanced, notable upsets occurred, signaling a challenging tournament for the home favorites. The Indonesia Masters, a Super 500 event on the BWF World Tour, … Read more
Chinese badminton is facing an unprecedented situation as the president of the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA), Zhang Jun, has reportedly lost all contact with the federation, according to Chinese media outlets. The disappearance comes at a critical time, coinciding with the start of the prestigious Thomas Cup men’s team badminton tournament. According to reports from … Read more
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially approved a historic change to the sport’s scoring system, marking the end of the 21-point rally format that has defined competitive badminton for decades. This decision represents one of the most significant rule modifications in badminton’s modern era, affecting how matches are played at all levels of international … Read more