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Lee Zii Jia finally bagged his first victory on the BWF World Tour after a 10-month wait, defeating India’s H. S. Prannoy at the 2026 BWF Indonesia Masters on Wednesday. The Paris Olympic bronze medallist claimed a 21-19, 21-11 victory in 35 minutes to reach the round of 16, where he will face Thailand’s Panitchaphon … Continue Reading

Ong Yew Sin revealed that he received abusive messages online, including a death threat, following his early exit from the 2026 BWF Indonesia Masters. Ong and partner Teo Ee Yi were eliminated in the first round after losing 18-21, 15-21 to Chinese Taipei pair Lee Jhe-huei/Yang Po-hsuan. #IndonesiaMasters2026 MD | R32#TPE Lee Jhe-Huei-Yang Po-Hsuan 8️⃣ … Continue Reading

As the 2026 BWF World Tour heads into its third tournament of the season, a string of high-profile withdrawals has significantly reshaped the draw at the Indonesia Masters. Several of the sport’s biggest names have opted to skip the Super 500 event in Jakarta, citing fatigue, recovery concerns and lingering fitness issues after a demanding … Continue Reading

Anders Antonsen revealed that concerns over air pollution were behind his decision to withdraw from the India Open in New Delhi. The world number three was one of the notable absentees at the Super 750 event, making it the third year in a row he skipped the tournament. However, unlike others who were unavailable due … Continue Reading

Singapore’s Terry Hee and Indonesia’s Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja have formed a new mixed doubles partnership for the 2026 BWF World Tour season, beginning at the Indonesia Masters. While badminton partnerships between players from different countries are not unprecedented, they remain relatively rare. Here’s a look at some of the notable cross-national pairings in recent years. … Continue Reading