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Glow-in-the-dark badminton entices Malaysian players back onto court
Published on 31/03/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: With neon lights on the floor and walls, pulsing electronic beats, and a glowing red shuttlecock bouncing back and forth, this Malaysian badminton court evokes a sci-fi movie set.
Two years after car crash, badminton ace Momota in free fall
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» TOKYO - Japan's Kento Momota was once badminton's undisputed king but his career has gone into free fall ever since a car crash more than two years ago which left him badly hurt.
Does height matter in badminton? Tall and small have tactical advantages
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2024
» PARIS - Two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan stands at just over 156 centimetres and has faced India's PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Rio Olympics and has over 23 centimetres on her, on court 25 times in their careers.
Badminton World Tour finals moved from China to Thailand because of Covid
AFP, Published on 15/11/2022
» China will no longer host the season-ending Badminton World Tour Finals in December because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.
Khunying Patama extends support to Thai badminton team at Macau Open 2024
Published on 26/09/2024
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT), extended her support to the Thai badminton team as they compete in the Macau Open 2024. The event also marks the 25th anniversary of badminton tournaments in Macau.
Rising Thai star Kunlavut stuns badminton world champion Loh in SEA Games final
AFP, Published on 22/05/2022
» Singapore's badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew had to settle for silver after being stunned in the men's final at the SEA Games by Thailand's rising star Kunlavut Vitidsarn on Sunday.
IOC Member Strengthens Sports Ties with Azerbaijan
Sports, Published on 23/09/2024
» International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul recently met with senior Azerbaijani officials to strengthen cooperation in sports, culture, and tourism. In her capacity as deputy president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and vice president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand, Khunying Patama was invited to meet Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and Minister of Youth and Sport Farid Gayibov. They discussed enhancing bilateral ties in these areas.
Thailand selected to host 2023 Para World C'ships
Sports, Published on 19/11/2020
» Thailand has been chosen to host the BWF Para Badminton World Championships in 2023, Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul said yesterday.
Patama hails badminton's global rise at BWF Worlds
Published on 01/09/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), has declared the 29th BWF World Championships in Paris a resounding success, highlighting historic breakthroughs, strong local performances, and the sport’s growing global appeal.
Patama named BAT honorary life president
Sports, New era! Monthon succeeds Patama at BAT, Published on 12/06/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been named honorary life president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT).