Category: Badminton
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Viktor Axelsen To Undergo Endoscopic Treatment For Back Issues
Veteran Danish player Viktor Axelsen is set undergo an endoscopic treatment for his recurring back injury. After the first round exit in the 2025 All England Open in Birmingham earlier this month, the Dane said that he has been dealing with severe back/nerve pain for several months now. The double Olympic champion also confirmed that…
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‘Coach-Less’ Jacky Kok Misses Vietnam International Challenge Title
Independent shuttler Jacky Kok’s bid to first independent shuttler came to an end in the Vietnam International Challenge on Sunday. Kok bounced back after a one-game deficit to take the match to the decider, losing 21-23, 21-17, 15-21 to Thailand’s Puritat Arree in Hanoi. He had beaten Puritat twice in the past. Kok trains under…
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Kenneth Jonassen Develops Hybrid Training For Malaysian Shuttlers
Kenneth Jonassen, the national singles director, has asked the Malaysian players to take ownership of their game if they want to reach the top. The Danish coach joined Badminton Association Of Malaysia (BAM) on January 4. He is adapting to the new role while trying to bring in some Danish philosophy. Jonnassen observed that their…
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Asian Championships Badminton 2025: BWF Grants Lee Zii Jia Protected Rankings
Independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s request for protected rankings has been granted by BWF as he is still recovering from his right ankle injury. It also means that Zii Jia has been ruled out from Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China, slated to run from April 27 to May 4. The protected rankings is usually taken…
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What Is Protected Ranking In Badminton And How It Works?
In badminton, a protected ranking (also known as a “World Ranking Protection”) is a special provision that allows a player to retain their ranking position in certain situations when they are unable to compete for an extended period due to reasons like injury, illness, or maternity leave. How It Works: Key Points: This system helps…