Shenzhen: The 2024 King Cup International Badminton Open has officially been launched by China’s badminton icon, Lin Dan on Friday. Eight world’s best men’s singles players will vie for the title with prize money to be worth 1.1 million RMB or USD $151,898.
Lin Dan, the host of the competition, wanted to make this 2024 King Cup International Badminton Open a true international badminton tournament only for men’s singles. Its main purposes are to promote the men’s singles discipline and at the same time offer the top players with sufficient income that is worth their talents.
Record-Breaking Prize Money:
The champion of this event would take home prize money of 1.1 million RMB (USD $151,898). This level of prize money has significantly surpassed the highest prizes offered in BWF World Tour events.
Additionally, all participants will receive premium benefits, including:
- Complimentary business-class flights.
- Luxurious hotel accommodations.
- Access to advanced recovery facilities, including high-tech oxygen chambers.
- 24-hour fitness facilities.
- Personalized transportation services.
- A gala dinner and interactive networking opportunities.
These measures aim to create an optimal competitive environment for the players.
Tournament Format and Schedule:
The tournament will feature 8 players in a single-elimination format, with 10 matches, including the main draw and exhibition matches. The event is scheduled as follows:
December 27: Opening ceremony and first-round matches.
December 28: Semifinals and a celebrity exhibition match.
December 29: Third-place match, championship final, and a special “King’s Showdown.”
For a total of three days, eight top-tier players will battle it out to claim the prestigious “King Cup” title.
Confirmed Participants:
This year’s tournament will consist of six international stars and two Chinese national men’s singles players. The current lineup includes:
Anders Antonsen, Denmark
Loh Kean Yew, Singapore
Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Thailand
Angus Ng Ka Long, Hong Kong
Lakshya Sen, India
Alex Lanier, France
The remaining two Chinese players will be announced later.
Meanwhile, Lin Dan and Taufik Hidayat will be playing against each other in a special exhibition match on Dec 29.
The prize money breakdown is as follows:
- Champion: 1.1 million RMB (USD $151,898)
- Runner-up: 500,000 RMB (USD $69,044.55)
- 3rd Place: 300,000 RMB (USD 41,426.73)
- Quarterfinalists: 100,000 RMB each (USD $13,808.91)
With such commitment, this first edition of the 2024 King Cup International Badminton Open promises not only competition of great quality but also resetting and redefining all paradigms related to event and player care.
