Text by BWF Maximiliano Avila Sosa is approaching BAHRAIN BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 with confidence built through experience, medals and a growing belief he belongs. The Mexican shuttler made his World Championships debut at Pattaya 2024, where he won two of his three group matches to reach the men’s singles Round of 16, before […]
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“BPAC Coach Corner” consists of presentations by guest speakers, running for one hour, once weekly (Tuesdays), providing simultaneous translation (English/Spanish/French) and moderator support. Register here for the next Seminar of BPAC Coach Corner: Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bJz_pOBqQaS1L-md7rLv5g#/registrationThe session will be recorded and later available online on the BPAC YouTube Channel YouTube Videos: Season 14 BWF World Coaching […]
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Text by BWF The crowd inside Axiata Arena expected a familiar script. On one side stood Malaysia’s eighth-seeded home favourites, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai. On the other, Presley Smith and Jennie Gai, an American partnership still finding its place on the world’s biggest stages. Just 35 minutes later, the script had been rewritten. Smith and […]
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Founded in 1976, Badminton Pan Am celebrates 50 years of leadership in the development and promotion of badminton across the Pan Am region. Over five decades, the Confederation has played a central role in strengthening national federations, expanding competitive structures, and positioning the region within the global badminton landscape. Through flagship events such as the […]
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At the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals Gala Dinner in Hangzhou, China, the Badminton World Federation honoured the standout performers of the 2025 season, recognizing exceptional talent, consistent results, sportsmanship, and personality throughout the competitive year. Among the awardees was Victor Lai, highlighting his breakthrough season and growing prominence on the world stage. Lai, 20, […]
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Text by BWF The inaugural BWF AirBadminton World Cup 2025 got off to a thrilling start in Sharjah, where Brazil’s men’s team and China’s women’s team etched their names into history with commanding victories in the completed triples events. Brazil’s trio of Izak Batalha, Deivid Silva, and Matheus Voigt produced a remarkable run, making headlines early by knocking out top seeds […]
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Pilar Jauregui has been nominated for the 2025 BWF Women’s Para-Badminton Player of the Year award, in recognition of her outstanding performances throughout the season. This nomination reflects consistent results in international para-badminton, including a key victory earlier in 2025 at the British & Irish Para Badminton International 2025 — where Jauregui defeated a top […]
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Pan Am athletes from Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama, the United States, and host El Salvador earned the medals at the VII El Salvador International 2025, a Pan Am Circuit event held in San Salvador from November 25 to 30. Check full results here. Jonathan Matias (BRA) claimed his second consecutive gold […]
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Pan Am players from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and hosts Guatemala claimed the medals at the Guatemala International Series 2025, a Pan Am Circuit event held in Guatemala City from November 18 to 23. Check full results here. In Men’s Singles, Jonathan Matias (BRA) secured the gold medal after defeating Olympian and […]
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From 18 to 23 November 2025, Badminton Pan Am successfully delivered a new edition of its Coach Development Program at Club Regatas Lima, with sessions held at the Villa venue (18–21 November) and Chorrillos venue (22–23 November). A total of 14 coaches from eight Pan American countries took part in the program, representing Chile, Costa […]
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