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2026 Kumamoto Masters

Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King Set for All-Malaysian Showdown With Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin at Kumamoto Masters

Rachel Tan · November 11, 2026

Kumamoto, Japan, November 10, 2026: Malaysia is guaranteed at least one men’s doubles quarterfinalist at the 2026 Kumamoto Masters Japan after rising stars Aaron…

2026 Kumamoto Masters

Lee Zii Jia, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah Muralitharan Suffer Early Kumamoto Masters Exits

November 11, 2026

South Korean badminton star An Se Young poses for photographs after the awards ceremony at the 2026 Korea Open in Yeosu, celebrating her women's singles title following a three-game victory over Japan's Akane Yamaguchi. (Photo: BWF)

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An Se Young Eyes Historic 12th Title After 71-1 Season and 55-Match Winning Streak

November 10, 2026

Chinese men's singles badminton prospect Hu Zhe An prepares for a challenging opening-round encounter against Chinese Taipei veteran Chou Tien Chen at the 2026 Kumamoto Masters Japan, a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament. (Photo: Xinhua)

2026 Kumamoto Masters

Hu Zhe An Faces Chou Tien Chen as China’s Rising Stars Take Center Stage at 2026 Kumamoto Masters

November 10, 2026

2026 Kumamoto Masters

Lee Zii Jia Eyes World’s Top 32 as Final Two Tournaments Shape His 2027 Comeback

November 10, 2026

2026 Korea Open

An Se Young’s Biggest Rival Is Herself: Korean Star Claims 11th Title of 2026 With 55-Match Winning Streak

November 8, 2026

2026 Korea Open

Victor Lai Makes History With 2026 Korea Open Victory

November 8, 2026

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Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong discusses his determination to return to competitive badminton during an interview in Brisbane, Australia, after overcoming multiple serious injuries and surgeries. (Photo: smashmintonbne)

2026 Korea Open

Ng Tze Yong Eyes Badminton Comeback After Injury Setbacks, Targets December Return

Vincent Liew · November 8, 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 8, 2026: Malaysian men’s singles star Ng Tze Yong is eyeing a return to competitive badminton as early as December,…

Victor Lai advances to the Korea Open 2026 final. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Korea Open

Victor Lai Sets Up Jason Gunawan Korea Open Final as Man Wei Chong–Tee Kai Wun Exit

Vincent Liew · November 7, 2026

YEOSU, South Korea — Victor Lai and Jason Gunawan will contest the Korea Open 2026 men’s singles final after taking contrasting routes through Saturday’s…

An Se Young extends her winning streak to 54 matches and faces Akane Yamaguchi in the Korea Open 2026 final. (Photo: AFP)

2026 Korea Open

An Se Young Reaches Korea Open Final on 54-Match Winning Streak, Faces Akane Yamaguchi

Rachel Tan · November 7, 2026

YEOSU, South Korea — An Se Young extended her winning streak to 54 matches at the Korea Open 2026 on Saturday, setting up another…

2026 Korea Open

An Se Young Extends Remarkable 2026 Record to 69-1 at Korea Open as Victor Lai Reaches Semifinals

Rachel Tan · November 6, 2026

Yeosu, South Korea, November 6, 2026: World No. 1 An Se Young extended her remarkable 2026 record to 69 wins and just one defeat…

2026 Korea Open

Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun Reach Korea Open Semifinals, Ending Malaysia’s Eight-Year Wait

Vincent Liew · November 6, 2026

Yeosu, South Korea, November 6, 2026: Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun kept the nation’s hopes alive at the 2026 Korea Open…

Malaysia's Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik compete in men's doubles. Their participation in the 2026 BWF World Tour Finals remains uncertain as Soh continues recovering from a right heel injury sustained at the French Open. (Photo: Bernama)

Badminton News

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s BWF World Tour Finals Participation Uncertain as Heel Injury Raises Concerns

Vincent Liew · November 6, 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 6, 2026: Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have been cleared to compete at next week’s Kumamoto Masters Japan,…

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Men's singles

Rank	Player / pair	Country
1	Christo POPOV	FRA
2	Kunlavut VITIDSARN	THA
3	Anders ANTONSEN	DEN
4	Victor LAI	CAN
5	CHOU Tien Chen	TPE
6	Alex LANIER	FRA
7	SHI Yu Qi	CHN
8	Kodai NARAOKA	JPN
9	Jonatan CHRISTIE	INA
10	Alwi FARHAN	INA
11	LOH Kean Yew	SGP
12	Toma Junior POPOV	FRA
13	Lakshya SEN	IND
14	LIN Chun-Yi	TPE
15	Koki WATANABE	JPN
16	Panitchaphon TEERARATSAKUL	THA
17	Yushi TANAKA	JPN
18	LI Shi Feng	CHN
19	LEE Cheuk Yiu	HKG
20	Jason GUNAWAN	HKG