BEIJING (AFP) -- Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen and former world number one Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan triumphed on Sunday, Dec. 17, in their BWF World Tour Finals deciders in Hangzhou. Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen poses with the trophy after his win against China’s Shi Yuqi at the men’s...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen and previous world number one Tai Tzu-ying earned appearances in deciding men's and women's singles matchups following wins on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the badminton World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China. Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen hits a return to...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Jonatan Christie became the first Indonesian to win the Hong Kong Open men's singles title in 25 years after a fierce battle with Japan's Kenta Nishimoto, whose compatriot Akane Yamaguchi claimed the women's title. Jonatan Christie of Indonesia poses with his trophy at the podium...
Christian Bernardo and Paul John Pantig Last two Filipinos standing Christian Bernardo and Paul John Pantig crashed out in the men’s doubles of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships Thursday at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Bernardo and Pantig, who advanced to the Round of 16 via default over...
Indonesia’s Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo stunned two-time world champion Kento Momota even as Filipino shuttlers continued to bow out of contention in the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 Wednesday at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Aira Mae Nicole Albo and Thea Marie Pomar Wardoyo, ranked 52nd in the...
Filipino shuttlers fell like dominoes in the qualifying round of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships Tuesday at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Jewel Angelo Albo Jewel Angelo Albo lost his matches in the men’s singles group stages, bowing to China’s Lei Lan Xi, 21-17, 21-15, and Hong Kong’s...
The Muntinlupa City government welcomed the players and other participants to the 2022 Smart Badminton Asia Championships (BAC). The competition started on April 26 and will run until May 1 at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Barangay Tunasan. The 2022 Smart Badminton Asia Championships (BAC)...
World-class badminton takes center stage starting Tuesday, April 26, with the country’s hosting of the Smart Badminton Asia Championship at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. From left, Badminton Asia chairman of events Bambang Roedyanto, Badminton Asia secretary general Moosa Nashid, Philippine...
From left: Victor Lai, Shlok Ramchandran, Aries Delos Santos and Gerald Sibayan The Philippine badminton tandem of Aries Balanag Delos Santos and Gerald Sibayan won the 2021 Yonex Open NBVC held at the Northern Virginia Badminton Club from Sept. 24 to 26 in Ashburn, Virginia, USA. Delos Santos and...
Ros Pedrosa had to adjust his swing for the heavier airshuttle. Two members of Smash Pilipinas were able to try out the outdoor variation of badminton, the air badminton. Ros Pedrosa and Sarah Barredo figured in a short mixed game held at the parking lot of Vista Real Classica Clubhouse in Quezon...
