Source: REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports News] The 2023 Badminton World Federation year-end finals
will take place in Hangzhou from December 13th to 17th. This prestigious event
marks the culmination of the international badminton calendar, attracting top
badminton players from around the world for an ultimate showdown. Given that
this year’s finals are part of the Paris Olympic points race, all participating
players are placing special importance on the tournament. Previously known as
the World Badminton Grand Prix Finals and the World Badminton Super Series
Finals, this event has a rich history spanning 40 years since its establishment
in 1983. In recent years, with the growth and development of the competition
system, badminton tournaments have gained increasing popularity. On January 8,
2018, the Badminton World Federation initiated a reform and introduced a new
world tour system, with HSBC becoming the global partner of this series. From
2023 to 2026, the BWF World Tour Finals will be held in Hangzhou, China. By
2026, the total prize money for this event is expected to increase to $3.5
million.