The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
India faced a disappointing start at the China Masters badminton tournament as Devika Sihag and HS Prannoy were eliminated in the opening round on Tuesday. Sihag lost in three games, while Prannoy suffered a straight-game defeat. Attention now shifts to PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Ayush Shetty, who are scheduled to play on Wednesday.
Five reigning BWF World Champions, including Shi Yu Qi and Akane Yamaguchi, arrive in New Delhi for the August 17-23 tournament at the Indira Gandhi indoor stadium, aiming to defend their titles amidst high pressure.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa dislikes badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, stating it removes drama and intensity. The format, being trialed domestically and planned for global rollout by BWF in 2027, aims to shorten matches and reduce player fatigue.
Indian badminton introduces a 3x15 rally-point scoring system across its domestic circuit from July 7, ahead of the BWF's international adoption next year. This aims to familiarize players with the new format, making matches faster and more intense.
India's Kidambi Srikanth lost the US Open Super 300 badminton final to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang, 15-21, 21-16, 9-21, after a hard-fought match.
India hosts BWF World Championships in New Delhi, marking 17 years since the last Indian staging in Hyderabad. The event celebrates India's badminton transformation, from relying on Saina Nehwal to producing multiple world-class players like PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, with 14 World Championships medals since 2011.
Şişli'de bir kadın, sokakta takip edilerek sözlü ve fiziksel olarak rahatsız edildi. Şüpheli, çalıştığı fırında yakalandı ve 'Cinsel Taciz' suçundan tutuklandı.
Chung So-young, a 1992 Barcelona Olympics badminton women's doubles gold medalist, has donated 53 items, including medals and souvenirs, to the Jeonbuk Provincial Sports Council to support the creation of a Jeonbuk Sports History Memorial Hall.
In the 2026 Indonesian Badminton Open, Chinese mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping won 2:1 against Indonesian opponents, advancing to the quarterfinals. Chinese men's singles player Li Shifeng was upset by Thai teenager Panitchaphong, failing to reach the next round.
India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open 2026 after Rankireddy sustained an injury during their opening-round match. The duo was forced to retire mid-game and will now focus on recovery.
Today's sports schedule includes MLB games featuring the Tigers vs. Rays, Guardians vs. Yankees, and Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks. The CPBL will have three games: Uni-Lions vs. Brothers, Dragons vs. Monkeys, and Fubon Guardians vs. Tainan NS. Badminton fans can watch the Indonesia Open, and tennis enthusiasts can follow the French Open.
A 12-year-old boy, Xuanxuan, who survived catastrophic burns covering 97% of his body after a fire six years ago, is now battling daily pain on the badminton court, inspired by his idol Lin Dan to become a champion.
India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy ended a 742-day title drought by winning the Singapore Open badminton tournament. The world No. 3 pair defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final.
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth (School) Badminton League concluded in Guangzhou on May 24th. The event featured 33 teams across five age groups, fostering youth exchange and sportsmanship within the region.
The 2026 National Middle School Badminton Elite Tournament began on May 24th in Zhaotong, Yunnan, featuring over 400 athletes from 179 teams. The event aims to promote badminton, integrate sports and education, and boost local tourism.
China secured three championships at the 2026 Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament in Kuala Lumpur. Chen/Luo won women's doubles, Li defended his men's singles title, and Gao/Wei claimed mixed doubles. Chen Yufei was runner-up in women's singles.
Inaugurado em 23 de maio de 2016, o Centro de Treinamento Paralímpico Brasileiro em São Paulo completa 10 anos. O espaço, que custou R$ 305 milhões, tornou-se crucial para o desenvolvimento do esporte paralímpico no Brasil, impulsionando resultados e formando novos atletas.
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Badminton League commenced on May 23 in Guangzhou, featuring 317 young athletes from 33 schools across the region's 11 cities, covering all educational levels.
Korean badminton, currently in a golden age with stars like An Se-young and Seo Seung-jae/Kim Won-ho, is set to adapt to a new 15-point scoring system starting January 2027, replacing the traditional 21-point format. Coach Park Joo-bong is developing new strategies to maintain dominance.
China’s top anti-corruption body said on Wednesday it was investigating the head of the country’s badminton association for “serious violations of discipline and law”. Olympic gold medallist Zhang Jun, chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA) and vice-president of the Nanjing Sport Institute, has been placed “under disciplinary review”, it said on its website. Jun is also being investigated by the Nantong Municipal Supervisory Commission in eastern Jiangsu province, the statement...
The Badminton World Federation has voted to replace the 21-point scoring system with a 15-point format starting in 2026, reverting to a 19th-century method. The change passed 198-43 at the BWF annual general meeting in Denmark, with officials claiming it will create more exciting matches for younger audiences and potentially extend players' careers. However, retired Malaysian star Lee Chong Wei strongly opposed the change, suggesting it could paradoxically keep older players like 36-year-old Chou Tien-chen in the sport longer.
The Badminton World Federation has approved a new 3x15 point scoring system to replace the existing 21-point format, with implementation set for January 2027. The proposal received overwhelming support at the BWF AGM in Horsens, Denmark, with 198 votes in favor versus 43 against. The change follows extensive testing since May 2025, with data indicating the new format delivers shorter matches, higher intensity, and more exciting rallies. Indian stars PV Sindhu and Satwik Rankireddy offered mixed reactions, while former players Saina Nehwal and Chen Yu Fei are on opposite sides of the debate.
The president of the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA) has reportedly disappeared after disciplinary authorities started an investigation into his conduct at the association. Zhang Jun, a two-time Olympic mixed doubles champion, has not been heard from for more than ten days and missed the start of the Chinese men’s and women’s national teams competing at the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Denmark on Friday. According to a recent story by a Chinese newspaper, several insiders revealed that...
