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China’s world No. 32 men’s singles player Lu Guang Zu could face a retirement decision from the national badminton team by the end of 2026 amid ongoing squad restructuring. (Photo: AFP)

China Badminton Eyes Major Reset After Asian Games as Lu Guang Zu Misses Kumamoto Masters

admin · October 2, 2026

Beijing, China: China’s badminton program could be entering a significant period of adjustment following a difficult 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with coaching roles, player…

2026 Kumamoto Masters

Li Shifeng Leads China at Kumamoto Masters as Young Players Battle Through Qualifying

October 2, 2026

An Se Young celebrates her 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women’s singles gold medal after beating Akane Yamaguchi, with the Korean star now setting her sights on achievements inspired by Lin Dan. (Photo: AFP)

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An Se Young Sets Sights on Lin Dan’s Legacy After Historic Asian Games Defense

October 1, 2026

2026 Arctic Open

Lee Zii Jia Draws Minoru Koga in Arctic Open Qualifying as Malaysian Pairs Learn Opponents

October 1, 2026

Wishing Shi Yuqi a good rest for the remainder of the 2026 season and a strong comeback in 2027. (Photo: AFP)

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Shi Yuqi’s 2026 Season Could Be Over as Injuries Derail Badminton Comeback

September 30, 2026

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Kunlavut Vitidsarn Claims Thailand’s First Asian Games Men’s Singles Badminton Gold

September 29, 2026

An Se-young makes badminton history after defeating Akane Yamaguchi to win her second consecutive women’s singles gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

An Se-young Makes Badminton History With Second Straight Asian Games Gold

September 29, 2026

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Loh Kean Yew makes Singapore badminton history after defeating South Korea’s Yoo Tae-bin to reach the men’s singles final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Loh Kean Yew Makes Singapore Badminton History, Reaches Asian Games Final

Vincent Liew · September 28, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya: Loh Kean Yew is one victory away from Asian Games gold after becoming the first Singaporean badminton player to reach a final at…

An Se-young moves one victory away from badminton history after reaching the women’s singles final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

An Se-young Eyes Historic Back-to-Back Asian Games Badminton Gold Against Akane Yamaguchi

Rachel Tan · September 28, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya: An Se-young is one victory away from making Asian Games badminton history after delivering another dominant performance to reach the women’s singles final…

Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan face a tough semifinal test against China’s world No. 1 pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning after securing a medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Pearly Tan-Thinaah Muralitharan Secure Asian Games Medal

Rachel Tan · September 27, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya: Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan have ended Malaysia’s 12-year wait for an Asian Games women’s doubles medal, but the world No. 5 pair…

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Shi Yuqi Exit Leaves China Without Asian Games Men’s Singles Medal as Chen Yu Fei, Wang Zhi Yi Advance

Mikkel Sørensen · September 27, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya: China will finish the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games without a men’s singles badminton medal for the first time since beginning its Asian Games…

Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao in badminton action at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where he faced Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the men’s singles round of 16. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Leong Jun Hao, Justin Hoh Exit Asian Games

Vincent Liew · September 26, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya: Malaysia’s challenge in the individual badminton singles events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to an end after Leong Jun Hao and Justin…

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin continue their medal pursuit after powering into the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Beat Hoki-Kobayashi to Keep Asian Games Medal Hopes Alive

Mikkel Sørensen · September 26, 2026

Aichi-Nagoya: Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani took another important step toward an Asian Games medal after defeating Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo…

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Rank	Player / pair	Country
1	Kunlavut VITIDSARN	THA
2	Christo POPOV	FRA
3	Jonatan CHRISTIE	INA
4	SHI Yu Qi	CHN
5	CHOU Tien Chen	TPE
6	Anders ANTONSEN	DEN
7	Kodai NARAOKA	JPN
8	Alex LANIER	FRA
9	Victor LAI	CAN
10	Alwi FARHAN	INA
11	LIN Chun-Yi	TPE
12	LI Shi Feng	CHN
13	LOH Kean Yew	SGP
14	Lakshya SEN	IND
15	Toma Junior POPOV	FRA
16	Koki WATANABE	JPN
17	Panitchaphon TEERARATSAKUL	THA
18	Yushi TANAKA	JPN
19	LEE Cheuk Yiu	HKG
20	Ayush SHETTY	IND