Preparation underway for Badminton WC

With the support of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, preparations are underway for the first-ever Badminton World Cup.

This event is set to take place in Khorfakkan, Sharjah, from December 11-14, 2025.

The organising committee recently held its first meeting at the Sharjah Sports Council headquarters to discuss various topics related to the tournament.

The Badminton World Federation has announced that Sharjah will host the first-ever outdoor badminton championship, organised by the UAE Badminton Federation in collaboration with the Sharjah Sports Council.

The meeting was led by Abdulmalik Mohammed Jani, Chairman of the Organising Committee, in the presence of Noura Hassan Al Jasmi, the committee’s Vice Chairman, and several other committee chairs who are responsible for various aspects of organising the tournament.

During the meeting, the team reviewed how to organise the event and divide responsibilities. They discussed the importance of developing local talent and proposed running training workshops for new referees.

They also plan to hold promotional events leading up to the tournament to generate excitement and awareness.

Khorfakkan Beach has been selected as the venue for the championship, and a press conference will take place after the European and Asian Championships.

A total of 72 players from 12 different teams across five continents will compete in the upcoming Badminton World Cup in Sharjah, underscoring the tournament’s global reach and significance.

The event will bring together teams from every corner of the world, making it a true celebration of international sportsmanship.

Each continent will have strong representation, with Asia and Europe each fielding three teams, reflecting their long-standing dominance in the sport. Africa will contribute two teams, highlighting the continent’s growing interest and investment in badminton. North and South America will also send two teams, showcasing the sport’s expanding presence across the Americas.

Oceania will be represented by one team, and the host nation, the UAE, will proudly field a national team for the first time in the event’s history.

This diverse participation not only reflects badminton’s global appeal but also positions Sharjah as a rising hub for international sports, capable of hosting top-tier competitions on the world stage.

The tournament is expected to feature defending champions and top-seeded players from traditional powerhouses such as China, Indonesia, Japan, India, Denmark, and South Korea. These countries consistently produce elite talent, and fans can look forward to thrilling performances from some of the sport’s most celebrated athletes.

Among the stars likely to compete are Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) — Olympic champion and reigning world number one, An Se-young (South Korea) – the dynamic women’s singles sensation, PV Sindhu (India) — a two-time Olympic medalist and global fan favorite, Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) — known for his speed and strategy, Chen Yufei (China) – a consistent force in women’s singles and Olympic gold medalist.

These world-class players will compete across five official categories: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.

With so much talent on display, fans both in the arena and tuning in around the world can expect high-stakes, electrifying action throughout the tournament.