Chiharu Shida Faces Backlash in Japan Over Li-Ning Sponsorship
Chiharu Shida faces backlash and lost federation support in Japan after signing a sponsorship deal with Li-Ning.
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China Open Reshuffles Women’s Singles World Rankings
Akane Yamaguchi’s China Open title lifts her Yamaguchi world ranking to No. 2, pushing Wang Zhiyi to third.
Chou Tien Chen Becomes Oldest Super 1000 Champion With China Open Triumph
Chou Tien Chen, 36, beat Toma Junior Popov to win the China Open and become the oldest Super 1000 champion.
PV Sindhu Squanders Four Match Points in Painful China Open Exit
PV Sindhu wasted four match points as Chen Yufei rallied to end India’s China Open campaign in Changzhou.
Kunlavut Vitidsarn Suffers Major Shock China Open First Round Exit
World No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn falls to Rasmus Gemke in three games at the China Open 2026 first round.
Shi Yuqi Reaches China Open Last 16 After Jason Teh Retires Injured
Shi Yuqi advances to the China Open round of 16 after Jason Teh retires injured in game two.
Chen Yufei Rises to Top Seed at China Open 2026 After An Se Young Withdrawal
An Se Young’s withdrawal lifts Chen Yufei to top seed at China Open 2026 in Changzhou.
PV Sindhu Stuns Han Yue to Reach Japan Open 2026 Quarter-Finals
PV Sindhu upsets world No. 5 Han Yue in straight games to reach Japan Open quarter-finals.
Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty Crash Out in Japan Open 2026 Opening Round
Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty both suffered first-round exits at the Japan Open 2026 in Tokyo.
Lee Zii Jia Breaks Silence and Vows He Will Not Quit Badminton
Lee Zii Jia opens up about his toughest year but insists he will not retire from badminton.