POLYTRON Indonesia Open – Review

4th June 2026 by Robert McLean Kirsty Gilmour concluded her campaign at the POLYTRON Indonesia Open with an encouraging performance against higher-ranked South Korean opponent Sim in Jakarta. In what was the first meeting between the two players on the BWF World Tour, Gilmour delivered a determined display in challenging conditions, [...]

By |2026-06-04T08:49:53+00:00June 4, 2026|Uncategorized|

Entries open for Badminton Scotland Bonanza

The first event of the 2026/27 Season will be the Badminton Scotland Silver & Bronze Bonanza, to be played at the Sir Craig Reedie Centre in Glasgow on 1 & 2 August 2026. Entries for the tournament are now open - go to badmintonscotland.tournamentsoftware.com to enter

By |2026-06-03T09:33:02+00:00June 3, 2026|Uncategorized|

RSL Latvia International – Preview

2nd June 2026 by Robert McLean Scotland will have two representatives in action this week at the RSL Latvia International in Riga, with players from across Europe and beyond gathering in the Latvian capital for the Future Series tournament. The first Scot to take to the court will be Finlay Jack, [...]

By |2026-06-02T08:04:43+00:00June 2, 2026|Uncategorized|

POLYTRON Indonesia Open – Tournament Preview

1st June 2026 by Robert McLean Jakarta hosts one of the most prestigious events on the badminton calendar this week, as the POLYTRON Indonesia Open gets underway at HSBC BWF World Tour Super 1000 level. The tournament brings together the very best players in the world, with elite-level competition across all [...]

By |2026-06-01T13:45:29+00:00June 1, 2026|Uncategorized|

Yonex Bonn International – Review

1st June 2026 by Robert McLean A strong week of competition at the Yonex Bonn International saw Scottish players gain valuable international experience, highlighted by an impressive run to the quarter-finals from Matthew Waring as he continues to establish himself on the senior international circuit. Waring began his campaign in the [...]

By |2026-06-01T11:47:03+00:00June 1, 2026|Uncategorized|

STATE Denmark Challenge – Review

1st June 2026 by Robert McLean James Robertson was unable to secure a place in the main draw at the STATE Denmark Challenge after competing in a highly competitive men's singles qualifying field in Brøndby. After receiving a walkover in his Round of 64 qualifying match, Robertson faced a stern test [...]

By |2026-06-01T11:23:36+00:00June 1, 2026|Uncategorized|

Yonex Bonn International – Preview

28th May 2026 by Robert McLean Play got underway yesterday at the YONEX Bonn International in Germany with a strong Scottish contingent competing across multiple events at the Future Series tournament. Qualification rounds took place in the men’s singles, with Finlay Jack, Angus Meldrum, Matthew Waring and Xiaozhu Jiang all stepping [...]

By |2026-05-28T09:58:30+00:00May 28, 2026|Uncategorized|

Gilmour Pushes Intanon Hard in Singapore

28th May 2026 by Robert McLean Kirsty Gilmour produced a spirited performance at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open, narrowly missing out against reigning Malaysia Masters Champion Ratchanok Intanon in two fiercely contested sets. The Thai star, currently in sensational form, claimed the opening game 21-14 with her trademark attacking precision and [...]

By |2026-05-28T08:46:46+00:00May 28, 2026|Uncategorized|

STATE Denmark Challenge – Preview

27th May 2026 by Robert McLean Scotland’s sole representative this week at the STATE Denmark Challenge is James Robertson, with the Scotsman facing a difficult task to reach the main draw in a stacked men’s singles field. Competing in Brøndby, just outside Copenhagen, Robertson begins his campaign tomorrow in the [...]

By |2026-05-27T14:42:23+00:00May 27, 2026|Uncategorized|

Kirsty Gilmour Faces Tough Singapore Open Test

26th May 2026 by Robert McLean Kirsty Gilmour is Scotland’s sole representative this week as she competes at the prestigious KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2026 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The tournament is one of the biggest stops on the HSBC BWF World Tour calendar, carrying Super 750 status and attracting [...]

By |2026-05-26T13:14:53+00:00May 26, 2026|Uncategorized|