2024 Olympics

World No. 1 South Korean badminton star An Se-young, who won the women’s singles gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games on August 5, has accused the South Korean national team and badminton association of multiple oversights and bad practices.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced significant reforms to its Player of the Year awards system, aiming to enhance the prestige and transparency of the awards while involving more stakeholders in the selection process.

On October 3, Ireland Badminton Association announced a program called BadminTEEN, aimed at encouraging girls to actively participate in competitions and establish their own badminton clubs, allowing them to continue engaging in sports after entering secondary school.

South Korean badminton player Seo Seung Jae announced through social media that he is about to become a father, joining the ranks of badminton world champions who are new dads, following Loh Kean Yew and Jonatan Christie, which has attracted strong attention from fans.