Core Viewpoint - The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the adoption of a new 3×15 scoring system for official badminton competitions, pending a vote by all members at the annual meeting in April 2026 [1]. Group 1 - The BWF Council has agreed to the proposal for the new scoring system [1]. - The proposal will be voted on by all members at the BWF annual meeting scheduled for April 25, 2026, in Horsens, Denmark [1].

Group 1 - The Chinese women's badminton team lost to South Korea with a score of 0:3 in the final of the 2026 Asian Badminton Team Championships, securing the runner-up position [1] - In the first women's singles match, Chinese player Han Qianxi lost to South Korean star An Se-young with scores of 7:21 and 14:21 [1] - The second match featured the women's doubles, where the South Korean pair Baek Ha-na and Kim Hye-jin defeated the Chinese duo Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian with scores of 24:22 and 21:8, leading to a 2:0 advantage for South Korea [1] Group 2 - In the third singles match, Chinese young player Xu Wenjing faced South Korean player Kim Ga-eun, with Kim winning the match 2:1 after a three-game battle [1] - The final result of the competition was a 0:3 defeat for the Chinese team against South Korea, resulting in the Chinese team finishing as the runner-up in the tournament [1]

Core Viewpoint - The 2026 First Hangzhou-Taipei Youth Badminton Exchange Competition was held in Longyan City, Fujian Province, promoting friendship and cultural exchange between youth from both sides of the Taiwan Strait [1][3][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The competition took place on January 24, 2026, at the Lin Dan Badminton Hall in Shanghang County, attracting nearly a hundred young players from Taiwan and Shanghang [1][3]. - The event featured various formats including singles, doubles, and mixed team events, utilizing a combination of round-robin and knockout tournament structures [3]. Group 2: Participant Experience - Participants expressed a sense of familiarity and camaraderie, with Taiwanese player Zhang Jingtong noting the excellent venue conditions and the friendly atmosphere post-competition [5]. - Shanghang player Zheng Zichen highlighted the positive experience and expressed hope for more frequent exchanges with Taiwanese friends in the future [5]. Group 3: Cultural Significance - The exchange competition served as an important platform for enhancing emotional connections between youth from both regions, embodying the spirit of "Two sides of the Strait are one family" [5]. - The president of the Shanghang Badminton Association, Xie Yuwen, emphasized that the event was not only a sports competition but also a cultural exchange opportunity aimed at fostering mutual understanding and building friendships across the Strait [5].

Group 1 - The 2026 Malaysia Open Badminton Championships concluded with Chinese pairs winning two gold medals in the finals, while top seed Shi Yuqi withdrew from the men's singles match [1][2] - In the mixed doubles final, the Chinese duo Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping overcame their opponents Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, winning both sets 21:19 to secure their first Malaysia Open mixed doubles title [1] - In women's doubles, the top-seeded pair Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning defeated the Korean duo Baek Ha-na/Lee So-hee with scores of 21:18 and 21:12, avenging their previous loss in the 2025 World Tour Finals [2] Group 2 - In the men's doubles, the championship was claimed by the Korean pair Kim Won-ho/Xu Seung-jae, while the Malaysian duo Soh Wooi Yik/Sheldon Soh finished as runners-up [3] - In women's singles, South Korean star An Se-young triumphed over Chinese player Wang Zhi-yi, marking her third consecutive Malaysia Open title since 2024 [2] - Shi Yuqi's withdrawal from the men's singles due to injury resulted in him finishing as the runner-up against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn [2]

Group 1 - The core event of the Malaysia Badminton Open 2026 is the semifinals held in Kuala Lumpur, where notable outcomes include the withdrawal of Chinese women's singles player Chen Yufei and the advancement of mixed doubles teams from China to the finals [1] - In women's singles, the anticipated match between Olympic champions did not occur as Chen Yufei withdrew, allowing South Korea's An Se-young to advance to the finals against China's Wang Zhi Yi, who defeated India's P.V. Sindhu [1] - The Chinese mixed doubles teams performed strongly, with top seeds Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping and Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin both winning their matches to secure a place in the finals [1] Group 2 - The finals of the Malaysia Badminton Open will take place on January 11, featuring competitions for men's singles, women's singles, and women's doubles, in addition to the already determined mixed doubles champions [2]

Group 1 - The 2026 Malaysia Badminton Open is currently taking place in Kuala Lumpur, with quarter-finals held on January 9 [1] - Chinese players Shi Yuqi and Chen Yufei both won their matches 2-0, advancing to the semi-finals [1] - In mixed doubles, the top seeds Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping won against their teammates, progressing to the semi-finals alongside another Chinese pair [2] Group 2 - Shi Yuqi defeated Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu with scores of 21:10 and 21:7, showcasing strong control and attack [1] - Chen Yufei won against Thailand's Intanon with scores of 21:13 and 21:14, setting up a semi-final match against world number one An Se-young [1] - The only remaining women's doubles pair from China, Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning, also won their match 2-0 against a Japanese duo [1]

Group 1 - Roma achieved a 3-1 victory over Genoa, moving up to fourth place in Serie A with 33 points, while Genoa remains in 17th place with 14 points [3] - Sule scored the opening goal for Roma, marking his 10th goal in Serie A, making him the third foreign player under 23 to reach double digits for the club [3] - Roma's win against Genoa is part of a successful year, with the team winning 26 matches in Serie A, the fourth time in history they have surpassed 25 wins in a calendar year [3] Group 2 - Shanghai Jiushi defeated Beijing Beikong 90-70, marking their fourth consecutive win in the league [5] - Loveton had a standout performance with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, contributing significantly to the team's victory [6] - The match showcased Shanghai's strong defense and effective scoring, leading to a significant advantage over Beijing Beikong [6] Group 3 - Morocco secured the top position in their group after a 3-0 win against Zambia, marking their advancement to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations [8] - The team scored a total of 6 goals in the group stage, the highest since 2008, and has now qualified for the knockout stage for five consecutive tournaments [9] - Coach Regregui's leadership has been pivotal, as he has led the team to success in multiple international competitions [9] Group 4 - Egypt finished the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations unbeaten, securing the top spot in their group after a 0-0 draw with Angola [11] - The match saw limited scoring opportunities, with notable performances from both teams but ultimately no goals [11] - South Africa advanced as the second team from the group after a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe [12] Group 5 - The Chinese Women's Basketball Association (WCBA) announced new salary regulations aimed at promoting talent mobility and enhancing league vitality [17] - The salary cap for domestic players is set at 10.8 million yuan, while foreign players will have a cap of 100,000 USD [17] - The regulations will be trialed in the 2025-2026 season before full implementation in 2026-2027 [17] Group 6 - The draw for the finals of the Chinese Badminton Club Super League was held, with the semifinals set for January 1, 2026 [19] - The league features 8 clubs and has adopted a new scoring system to align with international standards [19] - The top four teams from the regular season have advanced to the finals, while the bottom team faced relegation [19]

Group 1 - The 2025 HSBC BWF World Tour Finals is taking place in Hangzhou, China, with all five categories featuring Chinese players advancing to the semifinals [1][4] - In men's singles, Shi Yuqi defeated Japan's Naraoka Kenta to advance as the top seed from Group B, while Li Shifeng withdrew due to injury [1] - In women's singles, world number one An Se-young from South Korea will face Japan's Yamaguchi Akane, and Thailand's Intanon Ratchanok will compete against China's Wang Zhi Yi in the semifinals [1] Group 2 - In men's doubles, the Chinese pair Liang Weikang/Wang Chang secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating Indonesia's Alfian/Ardianto, finishing second in their group [1] - In mixed doubles, the Chinese duo Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin topped their group by defeating Thailand's Dechapol/Sapsiree and will compete in the semifinals [4] - The semifinals will feature various matchups, including the Chinese pairs facing competitors from Malaysia and Japan [4]

Core Viewpoint - The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics are nearing completion, showcasing significant achievements in various sports events [1] Group 1: Swimming Events - Huang Xueliang from Guangdong team won his fourth gold medal in the men's 200m individual medley SM13 final [1] - Chen Ruilin from Hong Kong team claimed her third gold medal in the women's 100m butterfly S14 final with a time of 1:06.05, setting a new national record [1] Group 2: Badminton Events - Yang Qiuxia from Guizhou team won the championship in the SU5 women's singles final held in Macau [1] - Gao Yuyang from Beijing team secured the title in the SL4 men's singles final [1] Group 3: Wheelchair Fencing - The wheelchair fencing events concluded today, with Jiang Baiying from Guangdong team winning the gold medal in the women's individual foil C final by defeating her teammate [1]

Group 1 - The Hubei team won the first gold medal in the badminton event of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympics, defeating the Guizhou team in a comeback victory [1] - Hubei's team included several players who recently won the silver medal in the mixed team event at the 25th Summer Deaflympics [1] - The final match saw Hubei team secure victory with a score of 3:2, with key performances from players Ding Yibo and Zhang Hengyan [1] Group 2 - In the women's doubles, Jiang Jialei expressed relief and happiness after overcoming initial pressure from her earlier singles loss, attributing her success to teammate encouragement [2] - Guangdong team won the bronze medal by defeating Hainan team with a score of 3:1 in the mixed team event [3]