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Singapore Open 2013 - Day 1: Ponsana, Schenk Look To Defend Titles

Singapore Open 2013 - Day 1: Ponsana, Schenk Look To Defend Titles

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Veterans Boonsak Ponsana and Juliane Schenk return to the scene of their greatest triumph, the Li Ning Singapore Open which began today.

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Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 7: ‘Unbeatables’ Beaten by Chinese Mates

Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 7: ‘Unbeatables’ Beaten by Chinese Mates

Sunday, June 16, 2013

China’s dominance in Women’s Doubles appears in safe keeping as Bao Yixin and Cheng Shu joined the long honour roll with a gutsy, surprise triumph in the final of the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier today.

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Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 6: Germany To The Fore As Nehwal Crashes

Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 6: Germany To The Fore As Nehwal Crashes

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Germany had a dream day at the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier with its top two singles stars reaching the finals.

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Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 5: Rumbaka’s Success Fit For A Drink

Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 5: Rumbaka’s Success Fit For A Drink

Friday, June 14, 2013

Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka endeared himself to home fans today with a superb upset over China’s last Men’s Singles hope, Du Pengyu, in the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier 2013.

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Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 4: Indonesia, China Lead Quarter-Finals Assault

Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 4: Indonesia, China Lead Quarter-Finals Assault

Thursday, June 13, 2013

After the shocks of previous days, the Chinese juggernaut steadied itself in the second round of the Djarum Indonesia Open Superseries Premier today.

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Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 3: Hidayat’s Swansong Ends on Losing Note

Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 3: Hidayat’s Swansong Ends on Losing Note

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

There was no dream farewell as the sparkling career of Indonesian idol Taufik Hidayat came to a whimpering conclusion tonight in the opening round of his home OSIM BWF World Superseries tournament.

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Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 2: China’s Women Crumble in Opening Salvos

Indonesia Open 2013 - Day 2: China’s Women Crumble in Opening Salvos

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The first round of the Djarum Indonesia Open began with an unpleasant shock for China as both Wang Yihan and Wang Shixian lost in Women’s Singles today.

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Monks

Monks "Belief" in Badminton an Inspirational Story

Friday, June 07, 2013

“Belief” is the title of a new documentary focusing on badminton and featuring Lingyin Temple’s monks enjoying and even excelling at the sport.

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BWF: More Testing Before Instant Reviews Start

BWF: More Testing Before Instant Reviews Start

Monday, June 03, 2013

The Badminton World Federation will undertake more testing before proceeding with the live implementation of an instant review system – which was originally scheduled to take place at the Djarum Indonesia Open next week.

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Stage Set for ‘Big Three’ at Indonesia Open

Stage Set for ‘Big Three’ at Indonesia Open

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Badminton fans may have to wait no longer than the second round of the Djarum Indonesia Open for a rematch of the London 2012 gold-medal showdown.

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Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 8 - Final: ‘Fine Nine’ - Rampant China Retain Sudirman Cup

Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 8 - Final: ‘Fine Nine’ - Rampant China Retain Sudirman Cup

Sunday, May 26, 2013

China strode to a ninth title in the Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup today – boasting an awesome array of stars who obliterated Korea’s ambitions 3-0 in the final; winning every match 2-0.

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Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 7 - Semi-Final 2: China Zero In On Ninth Title

Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 7 - Semi-Final 2: China Zero In On Ninth Title

Saturday, May 25, 2013

China advanced to their tenth straight final of the World Mixed Team Championship when they beat Denmark 3-1 in the Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup semi-finals tonight.

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Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 7 - Semi-Final 1: Korea Romp Into Final

Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 7 - Semi-Final 1: Korea Romp Into Final

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Korea moved to within a victory of replicating their 2003 triumph by reaching the final of the Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup this afternoon. 

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Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 6 - Evening: Scotland Win Thriller for Level 2 Crown

Sudirman Cup 2013 - Day 6 - Evening: Scotland Win Thriller for Level 2 Crown

Friday, May 24, 2013

Scotland triumphed over the Netherlands in a pulsating battle to determine the Level 2 championship in the Li-Ning BWF Sudirman Cup tonight at Putra Stadium.

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BWF ‘Driving’ Into The Future With Chery

BWF ‘Driving’ Into The Future With Chery

Friday, May 24, 2013

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) yesterday welcomed Chinese car company, Chery Automobile, as a partner and the “Official Car” for all BWF Major Events.

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