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Badminton

France eyes Olympic push as long rebuild starts to pay off

FILE PHOTO: Badminton - India Open 2026 - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India - January 16, 2026 France's Christo Popov in action during his quarter final match against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Badminton - India Open 2026 - Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India - January 16, 2026 France's Christo Popov in action during his quarter final match against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

ST Full-time Report: How your World Cup subscription fee could change this year | Tampines may get ACL2 reprieve

S’pore Badminton Open back to Super 500 status from 2027 after BWF revamp

Loh Kean Yew in action at the Singapore Open on May 29, 2025.
Loh Kean Yew in action at the Singapore Open on May 29, 2025.

South Korea win maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships women’s crown

South Korea's An Se-young celebrates after winning the India Open women's singles final in New Delhi on Jan 18, 2026. On Feb 8, she led her nation to their maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships women’s title, after they beat China 3-0.
South Korea's An Se-young celebrates after winning the India Open women's singles final in New Delhi on Jan 18, 2026. On Feb 8, she led her nation to their maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships women’s title, after they beat China 3-0.

In the Spotlight

Late bloomers making their mark in the women’s badminton ranks

China's Gao Fang Jie in action during her first round match against Japan's Manami Suizu at the India Opean at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Jan 13, 2026.
China's Gao Fang Jie in action during her first round match against Japan's Manami Suizu at the India Opean at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Jan 13, 2026.

In the Spotlight

A record-breaking teen, ‘Indian Axelsen’ are men’s badminton players to watch

Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.
Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah in action during the 2025 SEA Games men's singles final against compatriot Alwi Farhan at Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Dec 14, 2025.

ST Full-time Report: Lions coach Gavin Lee on his hopes for 2026 | Young MGS student making waves in wingfoiling

Badminton teacher-coach’s hands-on approach a smash hit at Xingnan Primary School

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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Loh Kean Yew upset by Thai upstart Panitchaphon at Indonesia Masters

Thailand's 44th-ranked Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul (right) stuns Singapore's world No. 10 Loh Kean Yew in their Indonesia Masters men's singles semi-finals on Jan 24.
Thailand's 44th-ranked Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul (right) stuns Singapore's world No. 10 Loh Kean Yew in their Indonesia Masters men's singles semi-finals on Jan 24.

Loh Kean Yew through to Indonesia Masters s-finals as other Singaporeans falter

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew lets out a roar after beating Taiwanese Chou Tien-chen 21-13, 21-18 in their Indonesia Masters men's singles quarter-final in Jan 23.
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew lets out a roar after beating Taiwanese Chou Tien-chen 21-13, 21-18 in their Indonesia Masters men's singles quarter-final in Jan 23.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.