Sydney: Japan’s World No. 5 Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi have been on an impressive run, advancing to the final for the second consecutive time in two weeks. Their semi-final match against the World No. 15 Chinese Taipei pair, Lu Ching Yao/Yang Po Han, ended in a well-deserved 21-16, 21-18 victory for the Japanese pair. It was Hoki/Kobayashi’s four consecutive victories against Lu/Yang. Continue reading Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi To Play Kang Min Hyuk/Seo Seung Jae In Australian Open Final
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Viktor Axelsen Withdraws, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi Advance in 2023 Canada Open
Calgary: The 2023 Canada Open commenced with much excitement, drawing the attention of badminton enthusiasts across North America. However, Denmark’s top-ranked men’s singles player, Viktor Axelsen, made the decision to withdraw from the competition, citing the need for recovery and high-quality training following his recent participation in the Indonesia Open and European Games. Axelsen expressed his regret to Canadian badminton fans but assured them of his future return. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Withdraws, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi Advance in 2023 Canada Open
Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi To Claim World No. 1 Position From Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings returned to live 52-week rankings on August 2, 2022, after the system was frozen on March 17, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi To Claim World No. 1 Position From Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo
Viktor Axelsen, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi Win 2021 BWF World Tour Finals
Bali: Viktor Axelsen has already clinched year-end No. 1 in the BWF World Rankings, but he wanted more at the 2021 BWF World Tour Finals. The Dane prevailed 21-12, 21-8 in the men’s singles final on Sunday against Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Nusa Dua, Bali. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi Win 2021 BWF World Tour Finals