COPENHAGEN, Denmark – The global badminton community is gearing up for an electrifying event as the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2023 are set to take place in the vibrant city of Copenhagen from August 21st to August 27th. This tournament promises to showcase elite athletes from all around the world, competing for the coveted title of world champion.
The World Championships along with the summer Olympics offers the most ranking points for players on the BWF tour circuit. Many of these athletes are fighting to retain this prestigious title or reclaim it.
The choice of Copenhagen as the host city adds an extra layer of excitement, as this will be the 5th time the city will hold the World Championships. That’s more than any other city. Copenhagen’s world-class facilities and passionate spectator base are sure to create an atmosphere that will elevate the athletes' performances and make for an unforgettable experience.
The Badminton World Championships will feature a constellation of skilled players across various categories. Familiar faces such as world no. 1 men’s singles Viktor Axelsen (DEN), recent Japan Open women’s single’s champion An Se Young (KOR), men’s doubles Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto (INA), mixed doubles Sapsiree Taeranatachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh (THA) are expected to deliver high intensity matches and showcase their mastery of the game. Women’s doubles Jia Yi Fan and Chen Qing Chen (CHN) and women’s singles Akane Yamaguchi (JPN) will be competing to claim their third consecutive World Championship title. Yamaguchi will be the first to ever do so in her category.
As the countdown begins to the Badminton World Championships in Copenhagen, anticipation and excitement are building across the badminton community. From exhilarating rallies to nail-biting matches, the championships are expected to deliver moments that will be etched in memory for years to come. Fans worldwide eagerly await the kickoff of this grand spectacle, where the world's finest badminton players will leave it all on the court in pursuit of glory.
Yonex is proud to be a sponsor and the official equipment partner for the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2023, providing high quality shuttlecocks, court mats, net poles and the elite expertise of the Yonex Stringing Team.