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As a voting member of the Council, Sindhu will participate in discussions and decisions on matters that shape the future of the sport. (Badminton Photo)

PV Sindhu gets voting rights on BWF Council after election as Chair of Athletes’ Commission

April 27, 2026 2:32 pm

Some of the pressing reforms Sindhu can look to push for are: prize money at World Championships and reducing the load of mandatory tournaments expected of top athletes, which will continue to cause injuries, be it in 15 points or 21

Why badminton's 15X3 scoring system draws ire: 'Tennis, football don't try these stunts'

April 25, 2026 7:28 pm

Vimal Kumar, a big critic of the scoring that is likely to be ushered in, has maintained that badminton’s greatest strength lies in its toughness, skill, stamina, and mental resilience - something the 15X3 intends to sell short

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: BWF approved use of synthetics shuttles for a select tournament. (FILE PHOTO: REUTERS)

Badminton to test synthetic shuttles at smaller grade and junior tournaments with sustainability aims

April 08, 2026 3:07 pm

BWF approved use of synthetics that mimic feather shuttles in feel and appearance, but need further testing and feedback from players

Badmimton: Players will be allocated 25 seconds between each rally and the clock will start when the umpire updates the score. (AP Photo)

Badminton: What is the 25 seconds timer BWF is testing at the Indonesia Masters 2026

January 20, 2026 8:21 am

The Time Clock is being trialled at selected BWF World Tour tournaments. Under the regulation, players have 25 seconds after a rally ends to be ready to serve.

Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, the venue for Indian Open badminton tournament. (Express Photo by Abhinav Saha)

India Open: Issues with 'cleanliness, hygiene and animal control' in New Delhi acknowledged by Badminton World Federation

January 16, 2026 1:48 pm

However, BWF backs IG Indoor Stadium to host World Championships in August; Play was halted twice during a match on Thursday because of bird droppings falling from above on the court.

Satwik-Chirag's next opponents at Hong Kong Open 2025 are Taiwanese Chen-Lin. (BWF/BadmintonPhoto)

Satwik-Chirag's back-to-back finals: The good, the bad and the glee of their return; 'Still hunting for a title...All about confidence'

September 22, 2025 4:23 pm

While a return to contesting finals portends good news, the challenge is to go all the way to win titles for the World No 7, up by two spots in ranking

China's Shi Yudi beat Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final to win BWF World Championships in Paris. (AP)

China wins badminton World's men's singles title after 10 years: Shi Yuqi says, 'Was perceived as team event hero, chuffed to secure first individual title'

September 01, 2025 5:37 pm

Yuqi beat Thailand’s defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn after dropping the first set to win 19-21, 21-10, 21-18.

Shi Yu Qi, of China, returns a shot to Victor Lai, of Canada, during their Men's Singles semifinal match of the Badminton World Championships, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

No China clean sweep at BWF World Championships: Can Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Akane Yamaguchi, Seo Seungjae win memorable titles?

August 31, 2025 6:17 pm

Reigning men's singles champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, two-time champion Akane Yamaguchi, Korean doubles superstar Seo Seungjae will all be hoping they can pull off a win on Sunday with a potential Chinese clean sweep on the cards.