Hangzhou — On the night the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals concluded, the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium was transformed from a battleground into a place of remembrance, gratitude, and tears, as four pillars of Chinese badminton — Chen Qingchen, Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong, and Liu Yuchen — officially bid farewell to competitive badminton. Continue reading Tears and Tributes as Chen Qingchen, Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong and Liu Yuchen Bid Farewell to Badminton
Tag: 2025 BWF World Tour Finals
Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae Seal 11th Title of 2025 at World Tour Finals as Christo Popov Claims Men’s Singles Title
Hangzhou, December 21 — World champions Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae closed out a dominant season in style by lifting the men’s doubles title at the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals, defeating China’s Liang Weikeng / Wang Chang in straight games. Continue reading Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae Seal 11th Title of 2025 at World Tour Finals as Christo Popov Claims Men’s Singles Title
An Se Young Caps Historic 2025 with 11th Title at BWF World Tour Finals
Hangzhou — World No. 1 An Se Young delivered another statement performance to close out a historic season, defeating China’s Wang Zhiyi in the women’s singles final of the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals to capture her 11th title of the year. Continue reading An Se Young Caps Historic 2025 with 11th Title at BWF World Tour Finals
Shi Yuqi Reaches Third Straight World Tour Finals Men’s Singles Final, Eyes Title Defense
Hangzhou — China’s top men’s singles star Shi Yuqi continued his impressive run at the season-ending event by securing a place in the men’s singles final of the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals, defeating Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in straight games. Continue reading Shi Yuqi Reaches Third Straight World Tour Finals Men’s Singles Final, Eyes Title Defense
Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei and Pearly Tan/Thinaah Fall in Semi-Finals at 2025 BWF World Tour Finals
Hangzhou — Malaysia’s challenge at the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals came to an end on Saturday as both mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie / Toh Ee Wei and women’s doubles duo Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan were eliminated at the semi-final stage in Hangzhou. Continue reading Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei and Pearly Tan/Thinaah Fall in Semi-Finals at 2025 BWF World Tour Finals
Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei secure semi-final spots at the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals
Hangzhou — Malaysia’s top women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan have created history by reaching the semi-finals of the BWF World Tour Finals for the first time, after finishing top of Group A in the 2025 edition currently underway in Hangzhou. Continue reading Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei secure semi-final spots at the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals
Strong Start for Malaysia at 2025 BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Stage Strong Comeback
Hangzhou, December 17 — Malaysia enjoyed a promising opening day at the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals, with Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik, Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan, and Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei all registering important victories to kick-start their respective campaigns. Continue reading Strong Start for Malaysia at 2025 BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Stage Strong Comeback
Shi Yuqi and An Se Young Crowned BWF Players of the Year 2025
Hangzhou, December 15 — The Badminton World Federation (BWF) officially announced its 2025 annual award winners on Sunday in Hangzhou, with China’s Shi Yuqi and South Korea’s An Se Young emerging as the standout stars of the season. Continue reading Shi Yuqi and An Se Young Crowned BWF Players of the Year 2025