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[Saba Sports News] The first BWF Outdoor Badminton World Cup will be held in Sharjah this year, marking a major event for the city. A total of 12 teams and 72 athletes from around the world will participate. This is a significant milestone in the development of outdoor badminton, marking the sport’s official entry onto the world competition stage. It will help increase the sport’s global visibility and influence, attract more people to follow and participate in outdoor badminton, and contribute to the formation of a unique national and international outdoor badminton competition ecosystem. The tournament features unique events such as team relay, women’s triple, and men’s triple, and uses special rules like a best-of-five, 9-point system, different from traditional badminton matches. This provides a new viewing experience for spectators, increases the excitement and suspense of the games, and allows athletes to showcase different skills and tactics, enriching the format of badminton competitions. As the host city, Sharjah will become the focus of the global badminton scene, helping to raise its profile in the international sports arena and showcasing the city’s image and achievements in sports development.