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POPOV ENDS DROUGHT IN FRANCE
France's Christo Popov defeated Indonesia's Moh. Zaki Ubaidillah (21-11, 14-21, 21-13) to break an 80-year drought. The pair competed at the French Open on Oct 25 where Popov delivered France's first home men's singles win since Henri Pellizza in 1946, a time when the first microwave oven debuted.
50 CONSECUTIVE WINS
After defeating PV Sindhu (India) world ranking 11th, 2-1 (16-21, 21-11, 21-12) in the women’s singles final of the BWF World Tour 2026 French Open (Super 750), An Se Young (Korea) reached her latest milestone. But how does history stack up? The last time this milestone was achieved was back in 1994 by Susi Susanti (Indonesia) during the All England Open. Her record ended at 59 consecutive match wins. Will An Se Young dethrone the Indonesian record-holder? Only time will tell.
CHINA XD STAYS ON TOP
Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (China) defeated Hoo Pang Ron / Lai Pei Jing (Malaysia) at the French Open over the weekend. They praised the Chinese fans for making their way out to give them the needed support to win it all in France.
NEW 3x15 TO START JAN. 2027
After a long wait of decision-making and testing, BWF is finally ready to roll out their new toy. The 3 set by 15 point matches will begin on January 4th, 2027 and will become the official standard for all BWF tournaments including the HSBC World Tour, the Thomas & Uber Cup, Super 1000 events like the All England Open and Indonesia Open, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Best of the Best (BOTB)
ABOUT the event
Recap this historic day of badminton competition on March 30th, as we hosted Denver's best badminton competitors for the first ever Best of the Best tournament. Family and friends came from all over the country to spectate and watch the best badminton players in Colorado go head to head.
SEE WHAT HAPPENED
AT THE FIRST EVER
Denver BOTB
![🪡 in action
2026 Rocky Mountain State Games
DNVR Badminton Features:
- Kristelle Salatan [GOLD] XDA, [BRONZE] MDA
- Kelvin Alphous [GOLD] MDA, [SILVER] XDA, [SILVER] MSA
- Ethan & Jovana Frans [SILVER] XDC
- Harold Frans / Anggia Sibuea [SILVER] MDSen
- Charles Dien [SILVER] MSB
Participants:
- Kimberly Keni / Alston Sibuea XDB
- Charles Dien / Irene Watung XDB
- Jason Sianturi / Alston Sibuea MDB
- Ethan & Harold Frans MDB
- Jhon Sidabutar MDB
- Aldy Wijaya / Charles Dien MDB
- Britney Maringka / Tiffany Kolibu WDC
- EJ & Daniel Woy MDC
- Kevin Waworundeng / Charlly Rompas MDC](https://scontent-lhr11-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/751856458_17948058603249175_4704762289548364764_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=1yE8t8QCtCYQ7kNvwGsNI7l&_nc_oc=AdoCuYIbJU5sgjm1njQhteA6_DnzV8hOhuX31WB2ALT3Y-R39Vv3rBbRaTdmwp_Rcfc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr11-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=igopA2k9-K2IPa6-1CApAA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJwJ4e1AGIsB9kpPRl9An8LQoVZ7Pz9pN6qCoyIOOKnxgQK7ro7Ue_FVMJ6Lb8SWzOSLUF-f_GU&oh=00_AQTsP2pD6a2-FKFOSz9e_NJ-vMdg5Q4a_MqsD-vNqZTYqw&oe=6AE7FB1D)
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