Player Spotlight Archive

Kim Dong Moon spoke to Badzine recently from his alma mater Wonkwang University, where he is hoping to begin his new career as a university professor in early 2012. By Don Hearn, Badzine Correspondent.  Photos:...

Pan Am Games mixed doubles gold medallists Toby Ng and Grace Gao, recently separated from their coach Kim Dong Moon, spoke to Badzine during a brief training visit to Korea earlier this month, a stop...

Peter Gade’s long and illustrious career defines some of the most inspiring badminton moments shared by fans all over the world.  17 years since first stepping into the world podium, Peter defies borders and he...

We first got curious when he defeated Lin Dan in the 2nd round of the 2011 Indonesian Open earlier this June.  We grew even more curious when he next sent 2010 World Champion Chen Jin...

Karyn Velez of the United States is one of the new breed of badminton nomads, whom both family and sport have given multiple homes.  Now she is on the road to collect Olympic points in...

In last year’s China Masters Super Series, a simple return overturned the momentum of new women’s singles World Champion Wang Lin, subjecting her to a half-year haze of injury and rehabilitative training. By Tracy Ren,...

Everybody is talking about Danish sensation Viktor Axelsen – but there is another talented youngster from Denmark. Rasmus Fladberg, 19, is the current winner of the Swedish and Croatian International in the men’s doubles. Badzine...