Russia-Ukraine war: Badminton World Federation suspends Russia and Belarus athletes from international events
The Badminton World Federation said its decision was in line with the recent recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board, calling on international federations to suspend Russia and Belarus.
Mar 01, 2022, 21:21 PM IST
PV Sindhu appointed as Badminton World Federation Athletes Commission member
Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu has been appointed as a member of the Badminton World Federation's Athletes Commission until 2025.
Dec 21, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
BWF suspends all tournaments till April 12 due to coronavirus
India Open was scheduled to be played in New Delhi from March 24 to 29.
Mar 14, 2020, 12:58 PM IST
Coronavirus forces postponement of badminton Olympic qualifier
The Tokyo Olympics take place in the Japanese capital from July 24 to August 9.
Feb 01, 2020, 10:57 AM IST
Olympic qualification system is unfair, putting strain on players: Pullela Gopichand
The Olympic qualification period for the Tokyo Games starts April 29 this year with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) considering the ranking list, to be published on April 30, 2020, to allocate spots and Gopichand feels that the BWF needs to have a relook at the qualification system.
Mar 31, 2019, 17:34 PM IST
I'm scared of getting injured: Badminton star Ratchanok Inthanon
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) revamped its structure in 2018, making it compulsory for the world's top-15 players in the singles events and top-10 pairs in the doubles disciplines to play a minimum of 12 out of 15 World Tour tournaments or face a penalty.
Mar 28, 2019, 16:25 PM IST
Malaysian badminton pair probed for match-fixing
Two Malaysian badminton players are being investigated for suspected match-fixing by the sports governing body and could be banned for life if found guilty, a sports official said on Wednesday.
Feb 14, 2018, 16:39 PM IST
Badminton World Federation: Kidambi Srikanth at 4th, Lakshya Sen breaks into top 100
Lakshya, 16, was rewarded for his good run in international badminton this season. The youngster had clinched the Eurasia Bulgarian Open and India International Series, before finishing runners-up at the Tata Open India International Challenge last week.
Dec 07, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
Gustavo Salazar Delgado steps down as BWF Deputy President pending results of corruption investigation
Various reports said Salazar, 52, was under investigation over a bribery and money-laundering case linked to Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.
Jun 05, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
PV Sindhu, unknown Nikhar Garg in fray for position in Badminton World Federation's Athletes Commission
Apart from Sindhu, the list also comprises two former world No.1s in men's doubles and a former European men's singles champion.
Apr 11, 2017, 11:56 AM IST
Surging Lee Chong Wei is No. 1 again as 2016 Rio Olympics near
Malaysia has never won an Olympic gold and Lee has previously acknowledged the pressure that entails
Jun 09, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Malaysian Open: Lee Chong Wei beat Chen Long in summit clash to win title
Lee crushed world number one in straight sets.
Apr 10, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Chinese great Lin Dan withdraws from World Superseries Finals
Five-time world champion has withdrawn from the Dubai event due to injury.
Dec 06, 2015, 22:47 PM IST
World No. 2 Saina Nehwal nominated for BWF Woman Player of the Year Award
Saina became India's first world number one in women's singles and enjoyed a consistent run this season.
Dec 04, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
Chinese shuttler Yu Xiaohan suspended for alleged doping
The BWF has referred the matter to its Doping Hearing Panel and a date in late January 2016 has been set for the hearing.
Nov 23, 2015, 14:19 PM IST
Kidambi Srikanth back in world top 5, Saina Nehwal static at No. 2 in latest badminton ranking
The Guntur-born Srikanth hasn't been in form of late, having suffered early exits in recent tournaments.
Oct 29, 2015, 18:29 PM IST
Badminton sensation Saina Nehwal loses World No.1 spot
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal lost her World No.1 spot to reigning World Champion Carolina Marin as the Badminton World Federation (BWF) updated its rankings on Thursday.
Oct 22, 2015, 15:31 PM IST
Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa pair drops to 12 in world badminton ranking
Top Indian doubles shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa dropped a spot to be ranked No.12 in the latest women's doubles rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Thursday.
Oct 08, 2015, 18:06 PM IST
After good show at Korea Open, Ajay Jayaram climbs up seven places in BWF rankings
Riding on his stupendous performance in the Korea Open Super series, Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram has climbed up seven places to be ranked World No. 25 in the latest rankings issued by the Badminton World Federation today.
Sep 24, 2015, 14:36 PM IST
Bringing `sexy` back for Chinese badminton fans
Badminton`s bid to make women players wear skirts may have been ill-advised, but the sport is again seeking a "sexy" new image to bring in fans and revenue.
Sep 22, 2015, 11:56 AM IST
