2025 BWF World Championships: Second Round Matches Kick Off Today
The badminton world’s elite are set to take to the court today, Tuesday 26th August, as the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris reach the second round.
The Host City
The prestigious event is taking place at the same venue that hosted badminton during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, bringing the sport’s top stars back to the French capital.
Live Updates and Streaming
Olympics.com is offering live updates and coverage from selected second-round matches today. Key matchups and estimated start times include:
- 10:45am: Men’s singles: Loh Kean Yew (SGP, 9) v Kalle Koljonen (FIN)
- 11:35am: Men’s singles: Jonatan Christie (INA, 5) v Ade Resky Dwicahyo (AZE)
- 2:00pm: Women’s singles: K Letshanaa (MAS) v P.V. Sindhu (IND, 15)
- 2:05pm: Men’s singles: Christo Popov (FRA, 10) v Ng Ka Long Angus (HKG)
- 2:50pm: Men’s doubles: Liu K.H. / Yang P.H. (TPE) v S Rankireddy / C Shetty (IND, 9)
- 4:30pm: Women’s singles: Chen Yufei (CHN, 4) v Mia Blichfeldt (DEN)
- 6:10pm: Men’s singles: H.S. Prannoy (IND) v Anders Antonsen (DEN, 2)
- 7:10pm: Women’s singles: An Seyoung (KOR, 1) v Yvonne Li (GER)
- 9:30pm: Men’s singles: Kim Byungjae (KOR) v Kunlavut Vitidsarn (THA, 3)
Fans can also stream the action live on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and Olympics mobile apps, subject to geographic restrictions.
Stay Updated
As the matches progress, check back here for the latest updates, with the most recent news at the top. All times listed are in French local time (Central European Summer Time, UTC +2).
FAQ
- Where are the 2025 BWF World Championships being held?
- Paris, France, at the same venue that hosted badminton during the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
- How can I watch the matches live?
- You can watch live updates on Olympics.com and stream the event on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and mobile apps, subject to geographic restrictions.
Did you know?
Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world, with an estimated 220 million players in over 140 countries.
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