“After careful consultation with my medical team, I’ve been advised to dedicate more time to my rehabilitation. As a result, I unfortunately won’t be able to get tournament-ready in time to compete safely at the upcoming World Championships. I’m highly motivated to keep pushing forward with my rehab and set myself a new goal to come back stronger.” – Two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen confirms he will not compete at the upcoming TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris.

Axelsen (seen here at the World Championships in 2022) will not be in Paris due to recovering from back surgery.

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“It’s interesting. I think I like it.” – Lauren Smith shares her thoughts on the 25-second time clock consultation to be tested at the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025.

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“It’s a milestone victory for us. We’ve created history for Hong Kong China. After the group stage, we knew we had the confidence and experience to win this. The goal was to get the trophy and the gold medal. It was very exciting.” – Former 10 player Wong Wing Ki Vincent after Hong Kong China won the team relay event at the BWF AirBadminton Asia Pacific Continental Championships 2025.

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“I was working for a tennis academy in Barcelona and then they opened an academy in Nanjing. I was there for around 18 months when I received a call that the mixed doubles pairs at the Chinese Badminton Association were looking for a fitness coach and it started from there.” – Spaniard and fitness coach, Cristian Luque Manjon on how he came to work with the world’s top players.

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“The competition is incredibly strong.” – 71-year-old Walter Beibner on participating in his first  BWF World Senior Championships 2025 in Pattaya in September.

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“I live in a small town, which limits access to minority sports … but badminton has meant everything: meeting people in my situation, travelling to unthinkable places, strengthening myself, and believing in my possibilities.” – Para Badminton player Maya Alcaide (WH2) on the joy badminton brings her.

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“Even with a disability, I can train with able-bodied athletes, just like anyone else.” – Oliwia Szmigiel (SH6) from Poland.

Szmigiel (SH6) plays with able-bodied players.

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