Source:
REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI
[Saba
Sports News] Just recently, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) officially
announced some exciting news. Following the decision of the New Zealand
Badminton Association to relinquish the remaining New Zealand Open cycle, Macau
swiftly stepped in to fill the void. This marks the first time that the Macau
Badminton Open has been separated. After a significant absence, Macau will now
be hosting the BWF World Tour calendar from 2024 to 2026. Macau has been a
consistent stop on the IBF Grand Prix circuit and has always been a prominent
fixture on the world tour. The last edition of the Macau Badminton Open took
place in 2014, with a total prize money of approximately US$120,000. With its
return this time, the prize money is expected to see a substantial increase.
The BWF has confirmed that over the next four years, a total of more than 10
million US dollars will be provided in bonuses. These bonuses will
progressively increase each year, ensuring good news for the players. The 2024
Macau Badminton Open is scheduled to be held from September 24 to 29 next year.