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[Saba Sports News] The 2024 Total Energy Li Ning Li Yongbo Cup 3V3 Badminton Tournament was officially launched on the afternoon of May 23 at the Li Ning Center in Beijing. Numerous world badminton champions graced the event, and Li Ning, chairman of Li Ning Group, conveyed messages and blessings for the new season through a video speech. This 3V3 badminton tournament is planned to span across the globe for a duration of six months. The first sub-station tournament will take place in Shenyang on June 1, followed by other cities including Harbin, Kunming, Xi’an, Changchun, Wuhan, Shanghai, and Beijing, among others. The finals are scheduled to be held in Beijing at the end of October or early November. The 3V3 badminton events originated as a training method for the Chinese badminton team, designed to enhance players’ technical abilities in fast-paced exchanges and swift blocks. As the name suggests, 3V3 involves three players on each side. Consequently, there are specific rules and requirements regarding serving, positioning, and playing styles, while still adhering to the basic principles of doubles badminton. For example, the server stands in the right half when the score is even, and in the left half when the score is odd. In the editor’s opinion, 3V3 badminton not only showcases the professionalism of the sport but also provides entertainment and fosters teamwork, making it suitable for global promotion.