Source:REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
[Saba Sports News] Recently, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) published an article looking ahead to the final stage of the tour. Only four high-level tournaments remain in Europe, followed by three in the Asia-Pacific region. The article is titled “Finals Sprint: The Final Stage Officially Begins.” For players aiming to secure a spot in the 2025 HSBC BWF World Tour Finals, the qualification window includes four tournaments in Europe, followed by one each in South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Given the intense competition across all levels, some extremely close and hard-fought battles are inevitable by the end of the qualification cycle. Overall, the 2025 season has seen several outstanding players and pairs emerge, but the competition among the chasing pack has also intensified. In men’s singles, Shi Yuqi not only clinched the World Championships gold but also won three Super 1000 titles – making this the best season of his career and thoroughly silencing any doubts about his ability. Will Shi Yuqi continue his strong form in the remaining part of the season to chase more honors? Let’s wait and see!