BWF Rule Change Rumors: Could Badminton Shift to 15-Point Sets? Speculation is mounting within the sporting community regarding a potential overhaul of global badminton rules, marking what would be the first major scoring shift in two decades. Reports suggest the Badminton World Federation (BWF) may be considering a historic change to the game’s structure: lowering … Read more
Paris – The world of badminton is increasingly captivated by Pitchamon Opatniputh, a 19-year-old Thai player who is quickly making a name for herself with both her talent and her striking presence. Currently ranked 27th in the world by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), Opatniputh is hot on the heels of Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh, … Read more
Paris, France – The badminton world is taking notice of Pitchamon Opatniputh, the 19-year-old Thai player who has surged to prominence with a captivating blend of skill and composure. Opatniputh’s recent run to the final of the French Open, a Super 300 tournament, is the latest chapter in a rapidly ascending career that has many … Read more
Orleans, France – Nguyen Thuy Linh’s impressive run at the Orleans Masters 2026 came to an end on Friday, March 20th, as she was defeated in the quarterfinals by Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara. The match, held at the Palais des Sports d’Orléans, concluded in straight sets, 21-18, 21-8, lasting just 34 minutes. Currently ranked 26th in … Read more
Orleans, France – Vietnam’s top-ranked badminton player, Nguyễn Thùy Linh, secured a hard-fought victory in the first round of the Orleans Masters on Tuesday, overcoming Lin Hsiang-ti of Chinese Taipei in a thrilling three-game match. The win propels Linh into the second round, where she will face Lo Sin Yan Happy of Hong Kong. The … Read more
Basel, Switzerland – Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam demonstrated resilience and determination at the 2026 Swiss Open badminton tournament, securing a hard-fought victory over Germany’s Yvonne Li on Tuesday, March 11th. The match, a first-round clash at the World Tour Super 300 level event, saw Linh overcome a slow start to defeat Li 11-21, 21-15, … Read more
BASEL, Switzerland – Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam demonstrated resilience and skill, overcoming a slow start to defeat Germany’s Yvonne Li 2-1 in the opening round of the 2026 Swiss Open badminton tournament on Tuesday, March 11th. The victory marks a crucial step for Linh as she seeks to regain momentum following a first-round exit … Read more
Basel, Switzerland – Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam demonstrated resilience and determination, battling back from a significant first-game deficit to secure a hard-fought victory over Germany’s Yvonne Li at the 2026 Swiss Open badminton tournament on Tuesday, March 11th. The win marks a crucial step forward for Linh after a disappointing early exit at the … Read more
Basel, Switzerland – Nguyễn Thùy Linh demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, battling back from a significant deficit to secure a hard-fought victory over Yvonne Li of Germany at the Swiss Open on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. The win marks a significant moment for Vietnamese badminton and underscores Linh’s growing presence on the international stage. Linh, … Read more
The Chinese tennis player Shi Yuqi, number one in the world rankings, will not have won a title in 2026 either – Photo: BWF The Thailand Masters is just a Super 300 tournament and is not particularly well regarded in badminton at the highest level. Nevertheless, it offers China the chance to end their month-long … Read more