Source: REUTERS/VCG
[Saba Sports News] The upcoming Indonesian Badminton Open is seeing a significant change as the 2025 Indonesian Open will feature a blue court surface. The Indonesian Badminton Association stated that this change was made after consulting with athletes’ opinions and views. The blue court surface has become a hallmark feature of the event, similar to the gray surface at the All England Championships or the red surface at the World Tour Finals. Additionally, the blue surface offers audiences a fresh visual experience, making the playing area look more novel and unique, thereby increasing audience freshness and entertainment, helping to attract more viewers to the event. The editor believes that this move reflects an innovative attempt by badminton events in court setup. With the continuous development of sports events, various major events are seeking innovation and breakthroughs to meet the demands of the times and audience expectations. The emergence of the blue court may lead to new trends in badminton event court settings, providing reference and inspiration for other events.