June 17, 2025

National men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia is calling on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to implement further reforms in the sport, including the introduction of video assistant referee (VAR) technology and a revision of existing medical regulations during matches. The 28-year-old’s remarks come after BWF’s recent proposal to increase prize money and extend tournament durations…

Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, the current world No. 1 men’s doubles pair, need to quickly sharpen their game ahead of the Japan Open (July 15–20) and China Open (July 22–27) or risk being dethroned. As defending champions of both tournaments, the independent duo are under pressure to retain their ranking by defending…