Kuala Lumpur: 2022 has been a year full of economic, environmental, and geopolitical turmoil worldwide. With just a few days away from 2023, BadmintonPlanet.com is grateful that you read our coverage of badminton news that touched your heart or maybe it made you laugh out loud.

Today, we are counting down to our selection of the 10 most significant badminton news in 2022. These stories are ranked based on the highest number of online views on BadmintonPlanet.com in chronological order and we wish everyone a Happy New Year!

10: Anthony Ginting Beats Chou Tien Chen In The Controversial Hylo Open Final (step-by-step replay)

Full support to Chou Tien Chen and other victims (including Anthony Sinisuka Ginting) of this type of controversial calls from the very unprofessional BWF officials.
Full support to Chou Tien Chen and other victims (including Anthony Sinisuka Ginting) of this type of controversial calls from the very unprofessional BWF officials.

9: Chen Long Retires From Badminton

Congratulations to Chen Long on his wonderful badminton career and his retirement. (photo: AFP)
Congratulations to Chen Long on his wonderful badminton career and his retirement. (photo: AFP)

8: Goh Liu Ying’s Last Dance: There Will Be Tears As She Says Goodbye To Badminton

Goh Liu Ying (R) and Chan Peng Soon are the most successful mixed doubles pair in Malaysian badminton. (photo: AFP)
Goh Liu Ying (R) and Chan Peng Soon are the most successful mixed doubles pair in Malaysian badminton. (photo: AFP)

7: Tai Tzu Ying Joins Lee Chong Wei, Lin Dan, Zhang Nan, Zhao Yunlei in the Club of 200 Weeks As World No. 1

Tai Tzu Ying joins Lee Chong Wei, Lin Dan, Zhang Nan, Zhao YunLei in the club of 200 weeks as world number one. (photo: AFP)
Tai Tzu Ying joins Lee Chong Wei, Lin Dan, Zhang Nan, Zhao YunLei in the club of 200 weeks as world number one. (photo: AFP)

6: India Shock Indonesia 3-0 to Win Maiden Thomas Cup Title

Congratulations to the Indian men's team for winning the 2022 Thomas Cup. (photo: Shi Tang/Getty Images)
Congratulations to the Indian men’s team for winning the 2022 Thomas Cup. (photo: Shi Tang/Getty Images)

5: Finally Gold! Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Win 2022 World Championships

Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik celebrate after clinching the match-point. (photo: Toru Hanai/Getty Images)
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik celebrate after clinching the match-point. (photo: Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

4: Kento Momota: Badminton Is Not Fun Anymore

Hope Kento Momota can regain his top form quickly! (photo: news every)
Hope Kento Momota can regain his top form quickly! (photo: news every)

3: Lee Chong Wei Declared Badminton GOAT by Badminton Statistics

Lee Chong Wei named Greatest of All Time (GOAT) by Badminton Statistics. (photo: AFP)
Lee Chong Wei named Greatest of All Time (GOAT) by Badminton Statistics. (photo: AFP)

2: Shi Yuqi Gets 1-Year Ban From Chinese Badminton Association

We hope the Chinese Badminton Association would lift the one-year suspension on Shi Yuqi as soon as possible. (photo: Shi Tang/Getty Images)
We hope the Chinese Badminton Association would lift the one-year suspension on Shi Yuqi as soon as possible. (photo: Shi Tang/Getty Images)

1: Viktor Axelsen, Anders Antonsen, Koo Kien Keat, and Other Badminton Players Flock to Support Lee Zii Jia & Goh Jin Wei Amid Too Much Power Given to the BWF Associate Members

Viktor Axelsen shows support for Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei after the Malaysians received a 2-year-ban from BAM. (photo: Shi Tang/Getty Images)
Viktor Axelsen shows support for Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei after the Malaysians received a 2-year-ban from BAM. (photo: Shi Tang/Getty Images)