Olympic Badminton News

Defending champions China trounced arch rivals Indonesia 5-0 to top Group A of the Sudirman Cup on Tuesday, declaring they are ready to face anyone in Thursday's quarter-finals. The Chinese have won the biennial tournament eight times and are chasing their fifth consecutive title, AFP reports.

Goal shooter Rachael Nanyonga and attacker Hadija Nakabuye were the leading architects of NIC's victory as the new season started.

Kuala Lumpur, May 19 : Indian shuttlers were thrashed 0-5 by their Chinese counterparts on the first day of the Sudirman Cup here at the Putra Stadium Sunday.

New Delhi, May 18 : Badminton Association of India president Akhilesh Das Gupta was Saturday elected to the Badminton World Federation Executive Council by a record number of votes in the quadrennial elections at Kuala Lumpur.

Former Olympics champion Poul-Erik Hoyer has pledged to improve the image of badminton after winning the presidency of the sport's world governing body.

It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.

Singles ace Hu Yun is focused on breaking into the world's top three as he leads the Hong Kong team at the Sudirman Cup in Kuala Lumpur this week.

Celebrating the successful season of Mira Costa's badminton team are Eric Yu, Zach Friedman, Principal Ben Dale, Coach Peter Chen, Chad Naramore, Jenny Liu, Shirleen Chen, Yuan Wang, Erin Yokote, Amy Shan, Danica Chong and Shawn Wong.

The 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar may be some under seven months but Singapore's national badminton players are already hard at work.

One of Sindhu's strongest points, says B Dasarath Reddy, is that she reads the mind of her opponent and plays accordingly.

For the first time in 20 years, the former Palatine High School, Northwestern University and Akron Racers standout will not play competitive softball in the summer months.

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia accept that their players lack the mental strength at crucial stages of major competitions.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE'S Chris Adcock and Peter Mills are both off to China in August after being selected in the England squad for the 2013 BWF World Badminton Championships.

The 9th European Universities Badminton Championship concluded at Fyrishov Arena in Uppsala, Sweden on May 11 with the finals in individual events.

Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia yesterday said national sports associations should think twice or thrice before entering into lucrative contracts with foreign coaches.

The badminton state finals in Charleston saw plenty of surprises on Saturday and many of the biggest were sprung by Stephanie Lin.

The Chinese badminton team will try to win their fifth consecutive Sudirman Cup since 2005, said head coach Li Yongbo at Lingshui training base in eastern part of Hainan Province on Friday.

Bangladesh look to T20 for much-needed lift BULAWAYO: Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe in two Twenty20 internationals this weekend seeking to end a disappointing tour on a high - and wondering if the matches represent an opportunity for Mushfiqur Rahim to change his mind about quitting the captaincy.

Now he's reaching for even bigger heights. Chen would like to produce Chicago area players for the U.S. national team.

MALAYSIA'S singles coach has suggested a conspiracy after the Badminton World Federation handed four-time winner Lin Dan a wildcard for this year's world championships, a report said yesterday.