Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto have reignited their careers by forming a new partnership and committing to a year together. By winning the Malaysia Open S1000 they have shown that they are ready to face the best in the world....
Filled with moments of triumph and heartbreak this Olympic tournament had everything a fan could have asked for: intense drama, passion, and romance. In the end it felt like the ârightâ players were standing on the podium. Mixed Doubles –...
Adventures in anxiety await us all as the intensity of the Olympic competition plays out. Will CHEN Yu Fei defend her title? Can TAI Tzu Ying or Marin cajole their tired muscles for one last effort? Is this really AN...
Who can make the step up from good to great to Gold? Quarterfinal Showdowns Kunlavut Vitidsarn and SHI Yuqi Shi Yuqiâs journey to the final is fraught with peril. His side of the draw (Groups A-H) is stacked with rivals...
Each year I go to the All England in Birmingham to enjoy the superb quality of play. However, I have long been curious about tournaments held in the heartland of Badminton â Asia – so this year I elevated my...
Two titles in two weeks – Marin is riding a fabulous hot streak – will she stay fit enough to challenge for a podium place at the Olympics this summer? The danger that she poses to the Fab Four is...
An all-Malaysian MS final at the Arctic open brought us the lip-smacking prospect of Spicy Chicken versus the Mushroom – or, for those less versed in Chinese nicknames: LEE Zii Jia against NG Tze Yong. This clash not only promised...
Viktor Axelsen and AN Se Young have reigned supreme over the past year. Nonetheless their rivals are descending on Copenhagen determined to challenge their auras of invincibility. Grab your popcorn and get ready for the excitement overload that the World...
LEE Zii Jia’s run of good results at the Australian Open came to an end in a three set SF with WENG Hong Yang. What are the top takeaways from this tournament for him and his fans? As Team LZJ...
Using your fingers in Badminton is an often overlooked element of the sport. Badminton is a dynamic sport that requires a combination of power, speed, and agility. While players focus on developing their wrist, arm, and leg strength, something like...
