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Asuncion sees badminton renaissance

By Joey Villar | 2 days ago

Kennie Asuncion, along with her brother and then mixed doubles partner Kennevic, was there and personally witnessed the Philippines...

Sports

Philippines hosts Junior International Challenge badminton tilt anew

By Joey Villar | 3 days ago

This junior meet for Under-19 and Under-15 players will see the participation of about 32 countries including powerhouses...

Sports

Marquee badminton tourney unwraps in Gameville

9 days ago

The Philippines is set to host a world-class badminton tournament for the first time as the Philippine International Challenge...

Sports

New Philippine badminton academy launched in partnership with Malaysian body

13 days ago

A new chapter for Philippine badminton begins next month as MIA Sports Center and Malaysia's renowned New Vision Badminton...

Sports

Badminton looks to future with 'evolution and innovation'

May 7, 2026 - 5:31pm

Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the "evolution" of badminton,...

Sports

Badminton eyes 'next generation' with new scoring system

April 26, 2026 - 1:50pm

Badminton chiefs say they have "strengthened the sport" for the future after the governing body voted to change...

Sports

Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage

April 9, 2026 - 10:13am

Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level,...

Sports

BA, PBAD launch AirBadminton

October 22, 2025 - 12:00am

Badminton Asia and the Philippine Badminton Association formally launched AirBadminton – the outdoor variation of badminton...

Sports

Alonzo seals Blazers' NCAA badminton title conquest

By Joey Villar | November 21, 2024 - 3:30pm

Alron Alonzo rediscovered his groove late as he repulsed Krenz Valena in an epic 21-11, 12-21, 21-14 win that sealed College...

Sports

From gold to 'I do': China's badminton player wins gold, gets engaged

By Andrew McKirdy | August 3, 2024 - 9:41am

China's Huang Yaqiong won Olympic badminton mixed doubles gold on Friday before she was surprised by a marriage proposal from...

Sports