From Bukit Kiara Roots to Thomas Cup Highs: The Rise of Christo Popov and French Badminton The landscape of European badminton is shifting. For decades, Denmark stood as the undisputed titan of the continent, but a new power has emerged from the west. France, once a peripheral player in the global game, is now challenging … Read more
Horsens, Denmark – In a stunning upset that reverberated through the badminton world, Indonesia, 14-time champions of the Thomas Cup, were eliminated from the tournament following a decisive 4-1 defeat at the hands of France on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The result, unfolding at Forum Horsens, marks the first time in the nation’s storied Thomas … Read more
Thomas Cup 2026: Indonesia Edges Thailand 3-2 in Group D Thriller By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief | Archysport Horsens, Denmark — April 27, 2026 Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah (center) celebrates his match-winning point against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the 2026 Thomas Cup in Horsens. (Photo: BWF Official) HORSENS, Denmark — The Forum Horsens Arena erupted on Monday … Read more
Lee Zii Jia delivered the winning point as Malaysia narrowly avoided a major upset in their Thomas Cup Finals 2026 opener against England, securing a 3-2 victory in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The Malaysian men’s singles star, ranked world No. 83, clinched the decisive fifth match after the teams were locked at 2-2 following four … Read more
PETALING JAYA – In the high-stakes world of international badminton, where technical skill and physical conditioning are often taken as givens, it is the intangible element of mental fortitude that can tip the balance in fiercely contested rivalries. That is the message from Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Seri Jalani Sidek ahead of another chapter in … Read more
The shockwave from Viktor Axelsen’s retirement announcement has reverberated through the badminton world, casting sudden uncertainty over Denmark’s chances in the upcoming Thomas Cup. Just weeks before the tournament’s kickoff in Chengdu, China, the two-time Olympic champion and world No. 1 confirmed he would not compete, citing the demand to prioritize long-term health after a … Read more
PETALING JAYA – Aaron Chia and M. Thinaah have been named captains of Malaysia’s men’s and women’s badminton teams respectively, bringing veteran leadership to squads preparing for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup Finals in Denmark. The appointments were confirmed by Badminton Malaysia ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals, which start April 24 in Horsens, … 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
Ranking Roadblocks and New Roles: The Current State of Lee Zii Jia In the volatile world of professional badminton, the distance between the summit and the struggle can be measured in a few unlucky tournaments and a sliding BWF ranking. For Lee Zii Jia, the journey has reached a complex crossroads. Once the World No. … Read more
Lee Zii Jia Returns to Training Ahead of Thomas Cup Finals in Denmark Malaysia’s premier men’s singles spearhead, Lee Zii Jia, is back on the court at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara, signaling a critical turning point in the national team’s preparations for the upcoming Thomas Cup Finals. After a period of … Read more