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REUTERS/CHALINEE THIRASUPA
[Saba
Sports News] The highly anticipated 2023 BWF World Tour Finals, the final
tournament of the year, has officially begun. In a surprising turn of events,
all tickets were sold out within seconds through the official ticket sales
channel. This year, the event will take place in Hangzhou, China for the first
time, boasting a staggering total prize money of $2.5
million, the largest in history. The remarkable ticket sales demonstrate the
promising development trend of badminton. The 2023 World Tour Finals span five
days, featuring a total of 75 events. The tournament combines both the group
stage and knockout stage formats. Each event will consist of eight players or
pairs, divided into two groups. The groups will engage in a single round-robin
competition, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals. The champion will
be determined through the semi-finals and finals, with the ultimate victor
receiving an exclusive prize of $200,000.