February 9, 2026
Para Badminton Technical Workshop held in Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan hosted the workshop from 16-20 November 2025 which was attended by 13 Member Associations from Europe. BWF delivered the workshop with the support of its key partners International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Badminton Europe, Azerbaijan Badminton Federation and Azerbaijan Paralympic Committee.
February 5, 2026
Sports Management Scholarship Programme 2026 for Dual-Career Athletes and Member Association Staff Opens
Badminton World Federation (BWF), in collaboration with the World Academy of Sport (WAoS), has launched a new cycle of scholarships for the Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management offered by the WAoS and the University of London.
December 16, 2025
Brazil, China Claim Triples Gold and Host UAE Stuns China to Win Team Relay Gold
The inaugural BWF AirBadminton World Cup 2025 got off to a thrilling start in Sharjah, where Brazil’s men’s team and China’s women’s team etched their names into history with commanding victories in the completed triples events. The host nation UAE claimed a historic victory defeating China 60–54 in a tense 102-minute final to secure the Team Relay gold.
December 9, 2025
Building Skill, Raising Awareness
Guwahati welcomed 400 players from 36 teams for the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025, and the event continued to be an ideal platform for BWF’s engagement with the emerging generation of players.
December 1, 2025
Warm Response to Groundbreaking Initiative
A unique initiative, rolled out last month at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, has seen BWF break new ground in addressing athlete wellbeing. The presentations by Simply Sport Foundation, both in a formal classroom setting and at a booth, followed the signing of a partnership with BWF in February 2024. Simply Sport’s pioneering programme,
November 19, 2025
BWF AirBadminton Asia Pacific Continental Championships 2025 – Legacy Project
The BWF AirBadminton Asia Pacific Continental Championships 2025 in early August was more than a showcase of elite athleticism. It was a celebration of community, sustainability, and social impact.
November 11, 2025
World Juniors Review: Camp Paves the Way for Performance
Among the teams that logged in exceptional performances at the recently-concluded YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025 were Philippines and Sri Lanka. While Philippines finished 10th overall – a jump of 15 places since last year – Sri Lanka were No.12, improving by nine places. Both were among six teams that participated in a three-day BWF Youth Athlete Development Camp held just before the World Junior Championships, targeted at developing badminton countries.
November 4, 2025
Ringside View of World Coaching Conference
The full suite of videos from the BWF World Coaching Conference, held in Paris on 29 and 30 August 2025, is online.
October 3, 2025
HSBC x BWF Badminton Development Clinics 2025: A Unique, Inclusive Experience
As part of the Global Development Partnership, HSBC and the Badminton World Federation recently hosted a special badminton clinic in Jakarta. The event brought together 20 children from the Special Olympics team and customers’ children, along with 8 existing HSBC’s customers, achieving strong participation and engagement.