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Tournaments & PlayersIllustrated Canadian junior badminton pathway from first lessons to tournament competition

Junior Badminton Canada: Lessons to Junior Nationals

Junior badminton in Canada explained: U13–U19 age categories, provincial circuits, rankings, Junior Nationals, and gear checkpoints for parents.

Tournaments & PlayersIllustrated badminton court with a pro-style racket, strings, and shoes arranged for a Viktor Axelsen gear setup guide

Viktor Axelsen Racket & Gear Setup

Viktor Axelsen racket guide: his legacy Yonex setup, BG80 tension, 65Z4 VA shoes, and what Canadian players should copy.

Tournaments & PlayersFirst-time badminton player checking in for a Canadian tournament beside a gear bag and indoor courts

How to Enter Badminton Tournament Canada: First-Timer Guide

How to enter your first badminton tournament in Canada: provincial membership, player ID, level selection, CAD fees, deadlines, and tournament-day tips.

Tournaments & PlayersFlat-lay illustration of a strung badminton racket, a reel of racket string, and a shuttlecock on a cream background

An Se Young Racket and Gear Setup (2026)

An Se Young racket guide: her Yonex Astrox 77 Pro, BG80 string, shoe saga, and what Canadian club players can copy.

Tournaments & PlayersFlat vector illustration of a badminton champion raising a racket on the top step of a podium beside an empty wheelchair, with a high net, shuttlecock, and maple-leaf banner overhead.

2026 YONEX Canadian Senior & Para Championships Winnipeg Results

Full results from the 2026 YONEX Canadian Senior & Para Championships in Winnipeg, with Brian Yang and Rachel Chan taking the singles titles.

Tournaments & PlayersBadminton tournament bag packed with racket, shoes, shuttlecocks, towel, water bottle, and grips.

Badminton Tournament Bag Checklist: What to Bring to Club Night, League, or Canada Open

A practical badminton tournament bag checklist for Canadian club nights, school gyms, league play, and Canada Open 2026 spectator or player planning.

Tournaments & PlayersFlat vector illustration of a badminton player leaping to strike a shuttlecock over a high net, with maple-leaf accents evoking the Canada Open in Markham.

Canada Open 2026 Guide: Victor Lai, Schedule, Tickets, and Markham Tips

Canada Open 2026 fan guide: June 30-July 5 in Markham. Schedule, tickets, Victor Lai's home-court storyline, players to watch, live stream, and gear.