Correct diet before, during and after sport (part2)

Correct diet before, during and after sport (part2)

Professional advice/ Chang Pei-rong, Sentosa


Supplement protein and saccharides after sport

What is the suitable length of time to wait before eating after doing sport? This is a question people trying to lose weight will surely be interested in.

Using the barn metaphor, the muscles and the liver are the body’s barn, with the energy from food stored in the barn after being converted into glycogen. When the body’s energy is lacking, the mechanism for burning glycogen will be activated to meet the body’s needs. In the 30 minutes after we stop doing sport the barn is empty; if we eat now glycogen fuel production efficiency is at its peak.

In the past, it was said that if we ate straight after doing sport we would easily become fat because our body digests and absorbs the nutrients in food most effectively at this time. However, in a study, one group of subjects was given food 30 minutes after doing sport while a second group was given the same food four hours after doing sport;10 weeks later, the first group had a small increase in muscle mass and a reduction in body fat;group 2 did not see as big a reduction in body fat as the first group. This result turned the myth that eating immediately after sports makes you fat on its head.
A bowl of oatmeal porridge made with
milk is a good choice after sport

Nutritionist Chen Pei-rong emphasizes that the main point about eating after sport is to eat foods that can immediately give your muscles an energy boost, mainly foods rich in saccharides, together with a suitable amount of protein.

Correct diet before, during and after sport (part1)

Correct diet before, during and after sport (part1)

Professional advice／Chang Pei-rong, Sentosa


The old adage “You are what you eat” doesn’t just apply in daily life, in fact, whether your diet is correct before, during and after sport can also affect the sporting objectives you have set and your results.



Diet before sport Simple in principle

People often say that you shouldn’t eat before sport. Is this correct? Nutritionist Chang Pei-rong says that actually it’s incorrect to do sports without having eaten anything all; it is essential to eat before doing sport, but the most suitable time to eat is 3-4 hours before. If eating 1-2 hours before sport, she suggests not eating too much or food that is too complex, for example, high fat foods such a French fries or fried chicken; instead, small quantities of foods that are high in saccharides, such as toast, rice balls or fruit, should be eaten because they can be easily digested and absorbed and immediately provide the energy and nutrients your body needs.


Saccarides are digested faster than any other nutrient by the body, followed by protein and then fat. Fat needs the assistance of more digestive enzymes before it can be absorbed by the digestive tract. If people who have the habit of exercising in the early morning do it without eating anything first they will feel easily tired and will be unable to concentrate.

We would thus like to remind people who have the habit of getting up early to play badminton to be sure to eat some breakfast before going out to play. When your body begins to store up energy you will perform better when you do sport!


Small quantities of fruit can be eaten before sport

VICTOR JETSPEED S 9 Breaks the Limits and Challenges Top Speed

VICTOR JETSPEED S 9  Breaks the Limits and Challenges Top Speed

In 2014, VICTOR launches brand new JETSPEED S series. The combination of NANO FORTIFY and ZXION technology makes the racket lighter and achieves greater smoothness.

This season, VICTOR further introduces JETSPEED S 9, a top racket built by PYROFIL and NANO FORTIFY. With the application of these two advanced technologies in the shaft and racket frame, JETSPEED S 9 is going to be the most resilient racket, bringing consumers a one-of-a-kind experience.






PYROFIL Makes Each Move Easier and Agiler

The PYROFIL carbon fiber and its composite materials are high-performance materials developed by Mitsubishi Rayon's macromolecular science and technology.

The Higher the Racket String Poundage the Better?

The Higher the Racket String Poundage the Better?

Text / VICTOR Advance Product R&D Dept.


No matter if you are a beginner or have been playing badminton for years, you will probably have been bothered by the three big questions in badminton

1. Which type of racket suits me?
2. Which string type should I choose?
3. What is the right poundage for the strings?

Indeed, racket, string type and poundage are the three main factors that affect feel when you play. Generally speaking, the order of the three for effect on feel is, from greatest effect to lowest: racket>string poundage>string type.

Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold: Sung’s hot streak continues

Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold: Sung’s hot streak continues

2014 Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold | July 15-20 | Taipei Taiwan
Final day notes & results
VICTOR Star Sung Ji-Hyun’s hot streak continues. Lin Dan’s second Taipei Open win in eight years. Here’s the final results:

Event WINNER Scores RUNNER-UP

MS Lin Dan [7] 21-19, 21-14 Wang Zhengming [2]


WS Sung Ji Hyun [1] 21-13, 21-18 Liu Xin [6]


MD Andrei Adistia Hendra Aprida Gunawan 21-14, 16-21, 21-16 Li Junhui Liu Yuchen


WD Greysia Polii [4] Nitya Krishinda Maheswari 21-18, 21-11 Yu Yang [1] Wang Xiaoli


XD Liu Yuchen Yu Xiaohan 21-12, 21-14 Alfian Eko Prasetya Annisa Saufika



Andrei Adistia, 2014 men's doubles winner with Hendra Aprida Gunawan.

"Victory Number": 15
World no.5 Sung Ji Hyun stays hot in Taipei. She is now on a 15-victory streak at the Taipei Open, winning in 2011, 2013, and this year in 2014 after edging Liu Xin 21-13 21-18. She was absent in 2012.

Simple stretching exercises for ELDERLY (Part 2)

Stretching to prevent or ease frozen shoulder and heel pain

Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung, Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City

Frequently asked question 2 : Frozen shoulder

People over 50 years of age are most susceptible to frozen shoulder with the likely causes overuse use of previous injury; of course, it sometimes occurs for an unknown reason.

The shoulder is a round joint and can move through 360 degrees in normal circumstances however, sufferers of frozen shoulder have the range of movement restricted by pain. The pain that can so great that women can’t undo the buttons at the back of their underwear or even brush their hair. If people who sleep on their side put pressure on the injured shoulder, when they get up they will feel numbness and pain, and they have a dull ache in their shoulder on cold and wet days.

Inner rotation stretch Inner rotation stretch Take hold of the ends of a towel or item of clothing with each hand, with left elbow bent, palm behind the head and right hand straight, with the towel in line with the spine; then, use the power of the left hand to pull the towel up, bringing the right hand up also; maintain the position for 30-60 seconds; once on each side is a set, repeat 5-10 times. Note: People who suffer from serious frozen shoulder may not be able to lift up their arm; of this is case do one sided stretches, with the hand ......Full Article

Simple stretching exercises for ELDERLY (Part 1)

Anti-joint degeneration stretching health care for the elderly

Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung, Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City

Frequently asked question 1: Degenerative arthritis

If we imagine the body to be a car, one of the causes of degenerative arthritis, which people are most susceptible to after 60 years of age, is that the lubricating liquid within the car “part”, the knee, diminishes as the knee joint is used over time and, when it reaches a point where it is insufficient, it causes the cartilage in the knee joint to rub or collide when a person is walking or going up or down stairs because of the lack of a lubrication medium, causing inflammation that produces pain; over time it becomes degenerative arthritis.

It is worth noting that anyone whose knees have suffered impact in an accident or have twisted their knee or torn or severed their knee ligaments can, over time, even if they feel they have fully recovered, induce joint pain by having incorrect posture.When the cartilage is only lightly damaged or when lubricating fluid is lacking, taking supplements such as glucosamine can delay the worsening of symptoms so we suggest that people who have injured their knee(s) take nutrition supplements in advance.

The symptoms of degenerative arthritis are that the knee has a dull pain even when it isn’t moving, especially in cold and wet weather; symptoms include: the surface skin on the knee feels cold to the touch; when going up or down stairs there is a slight ache in the knee; the knee is red, swollen, hot or painful; in serious cases the sufferer will find it hard to walk; and there is clearly discernible swelling of the inside of the knee. As well as the elderly, women and the overweight are more susceptible to degenerative arthritis because of muscle weakness, lower bone density after menopause and excess load on the knees, respectively.

Quadriceps stretching With both feet firmly on the ground, bend the right knee and lift up backwards, grab the top of the right foot in the right hand and then pull the thigh gently backwards until you feel a slight ache at the front of the thigh. Hold the position for 30-60 seconds; once on each side is a set and do 5-10 sets. Readers who have read the article ‘Which muscle groups do we use when we play badminton? (Part 1)’ will know that the quadriceps is the main muscle group used in the most difficult attacking shot, the jump smash, so we would like to remind everyone to stretch the quadriceps ......Full Article

Simple stretching exercises for CHILDREN

Self-care stretching exercises for smart phone addicts and slouchers

Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung, Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City

Frequently asked question 1 : Smart phone addicts

Not only adults are smart phone addicts. The universality of smart phones and tablet PCs has made children more likely to become addicted to phone and computer games. Due to their young age and elasticity of muscles, when they begin using 3C products they can play for a long time but, as they use for a longer period of time, muscle tolerance will decline; and also long-term poor posture with head down as they play with their phone/tablet affects a child’s physical development and height.

When we sit correctly our waist, shoulders and neck are straight; when we look down we not only stretch the suboccipital muscles in our necks, we also make our beck muscles work continually; when a poor posture is maintained for a long period of time the neck muscles can become tight of slightly torn which irritates the nerves and leads to migraine, and also leads to tightness and discomfort in the trapezius and levator scapulae. Also, when our heads are down our upper back will also sink forwards; quite a few cases have been recorded of young males who injured their neck or waist because they were sat slouched on a sofa, with back bent and only using their bottom to sit.

Suboccipital muscles stretching exercises Sit down on a chair with back straight and upper body still, and then tilt the head forward so it feels like you are squeezing out a double chin and hold for 1-2 seconds; repeat 10-20 times. This stretching exercise will be difficult for beginners and needs practice. When stretching remember to move the neck back horizontally .......Full Article Suboccipital muscles stretching exercises

Simple stretching exercises for WOMEN

Stretching to help prevent and ease de Quervain's tenosynovitis and tennis elbow, ailments commonly suffered by women

Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung, Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City

Frequently asked question 1 :
Mother’s wrist (de Quervain's tenosynovitis)

“Mother’s wrist” isn’t only suffered by mothers. It’s not only caused by holding a baby or pet for a long time; repeatedly cutting vegetables, carrying plates, mixing, stapling documents together or typing can also cause the abductor pollicis longus muscle and extensor pollicis brevis muscle on the outside of the thumb to become inflamed or be slightly torn, affecting the left and right movement of the wrist, with the sufferer having no wrist strength and swelling; when the wrist radialis muscle tendons (Flexor carpi radialis) are seriously torn the sufferer will have difficult holding a pen or will tremble. When the symptoms are slight, first apply a hot pack to the wrist and, after doing stretching exercises, massage the wrist for five minutes, and then apply an ice pack for five minutes; if the pain is severe, apply an ice pack to prevent the inflammation worsening.

Stretching the abductor pollicis longus muscle and extensor pollicis brevis muscle Press the right upper arm firmly against the body with elbow bent and palm open, then tuck the thumb into the palm and then make a fist with the other four fingers wrapped around the thumb; then lightly turn the wrist towards the ground and maintain the position for 30-60 seconds, relax, then repeat 10-20 times.......Full Article Stretching the abductor pollicis longus muscle and extensor pollicis brevis muscle

Simple stretching exercises for WORKING PEOPLE

Self-care stretching exercises for people who stand or sit a lot or frequently lift heavy objects

Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung, Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City

Type 1 People who sit for long periods at work

Frequently asked question 1: “Mouse wrist”

So called “mouse wrist” is also called Carpal tunnel syndrome. When people who sit for long periods at work use a PC and mouse often, the Median nerve on the side of the wrist becomes blocked after being put under pressure by the carpal tunnel for a long time, resulting in lack of blood and causing numbness, prickly feeling and, in serious cases, weakness of the muscles of the hand, leaving the sufferer unable to exert any force with the hand. Apart from switching to an ergonomic mouse pad and not letting the elbow hang in the air when using a PC you should also remember to lift up the arms every 15 minutes and spend 10 seconds releasing wrist pressure, and also do wrist exercises when resting.

● Wrist stretching exercise Stretch out the right hand with palm up and arm straight, palm spread; then pull the fingers down gently with the left hand; keep the position for 30-60 seconds, once on each side is a set, do 5-10 times. Every experienced badminton player will know that the wrist is the key to exerting power. To play lethal smashes we must regularly take care of our wrist. Do wrist stretching exercises every day and you won’t end up feeling like ......Full Article Wrist stretching exercise

Wear SH-LYD, move like a world champion on court

Text／Diana, VICTOR Advanced Product R&D

The SH-LYD is a shoe specially designed for popular Korea player Lee Yong Dae and bears his name; and this is also the first time a Victor shoe has been named after a player. Designed was carried out by the VICTOR designed team with reference to Lee’s functional requirements, preferences and playing style, and the product of their efforts is the premium signed SH-LYD, a badminton shoe that is light and has a high level of stability.

Lee Yong Dae wearing the SH-LYD in competition

After a number of discussions with Lee Yong Dae, the VICTOR design team decided to make the SH-LYD a shoe that emphasized “lightness” and “stability”, the main reason being that Lee is a player who is very sensitive about shoe weight; so, to give him a shoe that he would feel comfortable wearing, making the shoe light was an important objective; reduced burden on the feet was also required.

Also, Lee has always been renowned for ......Full Article

Thing you have to know about STRETCHING

(Professional consultant／Hsu Chih-Chung , Physical Therapist Li-Kong Ortho Clinic, New Taipei City)

Stretching exercises are what people commonly refer to as “pulling tendons”. The muscle tissue of the human body is connective tissue that has a very close relationship to temperature change;like chewing gum, it is elastic when the weather is warm and hardens when the weather is cold; on cold and wet days blood circulation in the body is relatively poor and this has a certain effect on muscle elasticity. Through the pumping effect of simple stretching exercises the tendons that connects muscle and bone are extended suitably, helping blood circulation by reducing tissue fluid stasis at these points caused by the cold weather, and also making muscles more supple.

Easing discomfort, improving posture, stretching has many benefits 

There are two types of stretching, static and dynamic stretching; doing dynamic stretching before exercise extends muscles so they perform better in competition and also reduces the chance of sports injury; also, with respect to muscle tightness or minor trauma caused by strenuous exercise, static stretching after exercise can also be used to slowly relax ......Full Article

A “badminton Hawkeye system” that is different to the tennis one

In the second men’s singles match at the Singapore leg of the BWF Super Series on April 11, 2014, India’s Srikanth K challenged the call of the line judge. Soon after, computer animation similar to that of the Hawkeye system used in tennis appeared on TV screens. This was the further use by the BWF of a technological assistance system since the Instant Review System (IRS) was formally introduced at the Super Series Finals in December, 2013 to make badminton competitions fairer.
On April 4 during the Indian Open, the BWF said in a press release that, after testing the systems of various suppliers for several months, it had decided to sign a contract with Hawkeye Innovation and the company would be responsible for ......Full Article

Hawkeye appears at badminton matches? (part 2)

The IRS system adopted by the BWF has been provided by the US IMG company that is responsible for production of TV broadcast this year. It combines eight high-speed cameras and two display-use computers. When a player challenges a line judge’s call the umpire will make a signal to the courtside referee or assistant referee who will see a slow motion repeat of the shuttlecock landing and decide whether it was “in” or “out.”

Originally, if the line judge was correct, the referee would give a thumbs up signal to the umpire; if the challenge by the player was successful, the referee would give a thumbs down signal. The slow motion repeat of the shuttlecock landing is not shown on the big screen for spectators to see, only the referees see it and this probably takes into account the fact ......Full Article

IRS System
(Photo: Badmintonphoto)

Hawkeye appears at badminton matches? (Part 1)

We mentioned previously how badminton is the fastest ball sport so, with judges relying on the naked eye and the shuttlecock flying through the air like a shooting star, there are occasional disputes about whether the shuttlecock is actually “in” or “out” when it lands. There is also the risk that a patriotic line judge will make a call that favors his compatriot. Just think, if a disputed call happens at the end of a match at a key moment when there is only one point between the two sides, the player who suffers will be sure to be depressed and helpless; the spectators will feel disappointed and dissatisfied that an exciting contest has been suddenly brought to an end in a ridiculous way.


A Hawkeye camera being installed at a tennis stadium
(Photo source http://www.hawkeyeinnovations.co.uk/)

For this reason, there has been wide speculation for a long while that the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will adopt the Hawkeye ......Full Article

Will the Competition Rules of Badminton be Changed?

At present the rules of badminton are that a point is won by the side winning each rally and the first to reach 21, or win two consecutive points after 20-20 is reached, wins a game, and the first to win two games wins the match. However, the adoption of new rules by the Indian Badminton League and the China Badminton Super League mean that there’s a chance that the existing rules, in existence for eight years, may be changed. In a press release at the end of last year the BWF mentioned that changes in recent competition rules had been noticed and that research would be carried out and an experimental new competition rules would ......Full Article

The official terms of badminton judges you need to know!

Badminton beginners should understand the rules and official terms before compete a game. It can help you avoid to be panic when the judge says some technical terms.

According to the laws of badminton which published by BWF 9.1.8－－the flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the server’s racket to pass over the net so that, if not intercepted, it shall land in the receiver’s service court (i. e. on or within the boundary lines).

So, the serve must land in a designated area behind a line two meters away from the net; if it lands before this line the umpire will call “Fault” (Figure 1. meaning against the rules) because the shuttlecock has failed to reach the designated area, however this is commonly referred to ......Full Article

Download the special edition wallpaper "badminton court"

Badminton specific training (5) - Receive a smash

Hello everyone, I'm Coach Lee.

Today I will teach you how to defend against an opponent's powerful smashes.

If your opponent's smash is effectively received your opponent 's attacks will be futile and they will become fatigued. ......Training Video

Technical terms often used in badminton service faults

Any badminton novice is sure to be a bit confused by the “technical terms” he/she hears more experienced players use and they may even use them incorrectly without knowing, so today we will introduce some common basic badminton technical terms.

Let’s begin with the service action, the shot novices are most likely to be criticized or be patronized for. The most common service fouls are ......Full Article

Badminton specific training (4) - Smash

Hello everyone, I'm Coach Lee. Today I will teach you how to smash.

Players who are smash novices find it hard to hit the shuttlecock in the center of the racket, that is they can't  hit it on the "sweet spot."

If a novice can learn to hit the shuttlecock on the sweet spot the quality of their smashes will certainly improve.......Training Video

The first rackets in JETSPEED S － JS-8PS vs JS-8ST！

In 2014 VICTOR has a new speed themed JETSPEED S racket series, with the first rackets issued in the series to be the Super grade double stars, JS-8PS and JS-8ST.

The JS-8ST is aqua blue emanating a sense of fast but elegant flow of water; the JS-8PS is bright orange representing an image of youth and energy. The rackets aren’t just attractive; they also feature some new core technology. Let’s now see how these excellent new rackets can ......Full Article

The double stars of the 2014 JETSPEED S series, the JS-8PS and JS-8ST, and the BR9602 F racket bag

Badminton specific training (3) - Net shots

Hello everyone, I'm Coach Lee. Today I will teach you how to play net shots.

A good quality net shot can not only make the return by the opponent more difficult, it can also create the next attacking chance for you. Well, how do we play net shots that are close to the net? ......Training Video

VICTOR World Tour Guide: Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold

2014 Taipei Open Grand Prix Gold | July 15-20 | Taipei, Taiwan

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VICTOR STAR to watch: Tai Tzu Ying

Tai Tzu Ying, 2012 women's singles champion.

Back in homeland, Tai Tzu Ying, the 2012 winner and 2013 runner-up, although mentioned she did not particularly like to play under home pressure, will try to remain composed to win the title at home. This year’s Taipei Open, for the first time, was moved into ......Full Article

Former Champion Bao Chunlai Poses as New VICTOR Ambassador

VICTOR, an international badminton supplier, announced Bao Chunlai, former world no.2 in the world and a multiple major winner, as the new brand ambassador and unveiled a series of new pictures.

The photoshoot shows the 2006 Asian Games Team China flag-bearer again picking up some shuttles and racket that he hung up in 2011 when he retired from professional badminton at 28 years of age. Now a TV host and starring on big screens as well, Bao enjoys his new adventures in life but ......Full Article

Canada Open Grand Prix: Breakthrough Week for VICTOR Young Guns

2014 Canada Open Grand Prix | June 30- July 5 | Vancouver, Canada

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For the 20-year-old Hong Kong prodigy Ng Ka Long, although again bearing a “bridesmaid” fortune in his self-deprecating humor, a runner-up finish at the Grand Prix event in Vancouver has made the best highlight of his young career.

Ng, lost to two-time Olympic semifinalist Lee Hyun Il 21-16 21-14 in the finals, however, already achieving his biggest success to date in singles. Ng’s first professional victories both came in this year at two International Challenge level event, with a Grand Prix final added to his resume, Ng looks poised to soon make a statement on the main stage.

Hong Kong's next badminton star Ng Ka Long just turned 20 two weeks ago.

Reflecting on a similar breakthrough was Taiwan’s 23-year-old Pai Yu Po, ......Full Article

Comfort X Protection VICTOR SH-A820, your top choice for the season

VICTOR, the leading badminton brand, launches professional badminton shoe SH-A820 in this autumn; upgrading both comfort and protection in the feet. Tai Tzu Ying, the top player in women's singles, also chooses SH-A820 as her best partner in the Badminton Asia Championships 2014.

VICTOR professional badminton shoe SH-A820

SH-A820 features comprehensive function; using ENERGYMAX3.0, a highly elastic material that increases rebound ability by 22% and improves shock ......Full Article

Australian Open Superseries: Lee and Yoo make history

2014 Australian Open Superseries | June 24-29 | Sydney, Australia

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Team captain Yoo Yeon Seong wins fourth title of the season for Korea. 

Final day notes & results

Former no.1 in men’s doubles Ko Sung Hyun won a first Superseries title in 2014, with mixed doubles partner Kim Ha Na. Lin Dan crowned; surprise finalists on the women’s side......Full Article

VICTOR World Tour Guide: Australian Open Superseries

2014 Australian Open Superseries | June 24-29 | Sydney, Australia

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VICTOR STAR to watch: Yoo Yeon Seong

Yoo Yeon Seong  will look to take his fourth victory of the season.

The Korean National Team captain will lead his teammates into the first Superseries event held in Australia, in which he could complete a sweep in the summer swing that includes a history three Superseries events in a row. Yoo has won the first two in Tokyo and Jakarta with his doubles partner Lee Yong Dae and they are the overwhelming favorites in Sydney as top seeds and their final rivals in the last two events, Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan, decided to pull out last minute.......Full Article

Indonesia Open Superseries Premier: Back-to-back triumphs for Lee/Yoo

2014 Indonesia Open Superseries Premier | June 17-22 | Jakarta, Indonesia

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Final day notes & results

Lee (left) and Yoo go two-two in Tokyo and Jakarta. (Photo credit: Badmintonphoto)

Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong seal their fifth Superseries win as a pair coming out on top after a rematch in the finals against Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan. China’s Zhao Yunlei is in with her London Olympic gold-winning partners Tian Qing and Zhang Nan, but ends with mixed fortunes. Here’s the final results:......Full Article

VICTOR World Tour Guide: Indonesia Open Superseries Premier

2014 Indonesia Open Superseries Premier | June 17-22 | Jakarta, Indonesia

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VICTOR STAR to watch: Liliyana Natsir

Liliyana Natsir (left) looks to winning her second Indonesia Open title. 

After two months of break, Indonesian three-time world champion Liliyana Natsir will be back in action in her home event, alongside mixed doubles partner Tontowi Ahmad. Her last home glory was in 2005, when she picked up the victory with her other world-champ-winning teammate Nova Widianto. However, Natsir and Ahmad will have to encounter last week’s Japan Open runner-up, German Michael Fuchs and Birgit Michels in the opening battle.......Full Article

Japan Open Superseries: Lee/Yoo beat world no.1s for victory

2014 Japan Open Superseries | June 10-15 | Tokyo, Japan

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Final day notes & results

Tai shines in Tokyo following a winning run in 2012 and a semifinal last year. Japan duo Misaki Matsutomo/Ayaka Takahashi delights home crowd with women’s doubles crown. Here’s the final results:......Full Article

The Latest BWF rankings (announced on June 12)

The latest world rankings were announced by the BWF on June 6:The world number one for the various disciplines were:Men’s singles-Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia), women’s singles-Li Xui Rui (China), men’s doubles-Ahsan／Setiawan (Indonesia), women’s doubles Bao Yi Xin／Tang Jin Hua (China), mixed doubles-Zhang Nan／Zhao Yun Lei (China). 

Also, popular Lee Yong Dae made a return to competition in the Thomas Cup in May. At present, Lee and his partner in the men’s doubles, Korea team captain Yoo Yeon Seong, rank ......Full Article

Lee Yong Dae giving out a roar to spur himself on

VICTOR World Tour Guide: Japan Open Superseries

2014 Japan Open Superseries | June 10-15 | Tokyo, Japan

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VICTOR STAR to watch: Kim Ki Jung

Kim Ki Jung (right) and Kim Sa Rang are the 2012 winners. 

Kim Ki Jung, part Korea's highest ranked men’s doubles team (world no.4) with Kim Sa Rang, returns to his first professional individual event since January after the reversed suspension. They’ve had a taste of success in Tokyo when they clinched the event in 2012 and are ready to make another winning run with potential challenge to appear in the quarters against Taiwan’s sixth seed Lee Sheng Mu/Tsai Chia Hsin. The Indonesian world no.1s Ahsan and Setiawan are also in the same half.......Full Article

VICTOR Teams Up with Transformers

VICTOR, the leading badminton brand, proudly announces the cross-industry cooperation with Hasbro and introduces VICTOR X TRANSFORMERS Limited Edition in 2014, commemorating the world-wide premiere of the fourth TRANSFORMERS film that will debut in June.

The collaboration includes Optimus Prime Racket, Optimus Prime Racket Bag, Bumblebee Racket, and Bumblebee Racket Bag, which are designed to amplify some superhuman-like features that marry the two leading characters of TRANSFORMERS Autobot. All core attributes are energized with original Hasbro graphics and its classic color combinations, in a bold move that VICTOR hoped to attract to a wider range of fans following the success of the 2013 team-up with the Iron Man franchise.

See all the product information, news and videos for the VICTOR X TRANSFORMERS Limited Edition 

VICTOR X TRANSFORMERS Limited Edition

For the past 45 years, VICTOR has been ......Full Article

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