Badminton: Top International Stars To Take Part In Al Ain Masters

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Some of the world's top shuttlers will be in action at the Al Ain Masters 2025 - the only BWF Tour event in the region.

The Al Ain Masters 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 100 tournament, will be held from September 30 to October 5, at Al Ain Club.

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Organised by the UAE Badminton Federation with the support from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will host 250 shuttlers from 55 countries aiming for valuable world ranking points in the lead-up to the LA 2028 Olympics.

This is the first time the oasis city of Al Ain will host a BWF event of this calibre and the city's rich cultural and natural landmarks promise an unforgettable experience for players, fans, and visitors alongside the high-intensity action on the court.

“We are proud to bring the only BWF Tour event in the region to Al Ain. The Al Ain Masters is more than just a world-class competition - it's a powerful platform to promote badminton in the UAE, inspire the next generation of players, and put our country on the international badminton map," said Noura Aljasmi, president of the UAE Badminton Federation after the organisers unveiled the logo of the tournament.

"The unveiling of the logo signals the start of this exciting journey, and we can't wait to showcase Al Ain to the world.”

Over the years, UAE badminton players have raised the nation's profile on the world stage, firmly placing the UAE on the world badminton map. In a recent groundbreaking milestone, Taabia Omar and Mysha Omar have made history by becoming the first-ever players from the UAE to qualify for the BWF World Championships.

The twin sisters will represent the UAE in the 2025 edition of the global showpiece in Paris (August 25-31). This marks a proud moment for the country and a big step for badminton in the region.

At the Al Ain Masters, local stars will get a big opportunity to test their skills against top international players.

"We are proud to support this milestone event and look forward to seeing its lasting impact on the future of badminton in the UAE,” said Talal Al Hashemi, Executive Director of the Events Sector at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

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