Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open draws 1,300 shuttler​s from 11 countries

(ECNS)— The 2026 Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open began Friday in Hunan Province, drawing more than 1,300 players from 11 countries and regions. 

Events include men’s singles, mixed team and youth competitions. Former champions Zhao Junpeng, Zhan Junwei, Zhou Zeqi, Gu Junfeng and Liu Liang returned to compete. 

The tournament offers a prize pool of more than 800,000 yuan ($117,800). Champions will be decided on Sunday.

(By Helen Mo, intern Wu Jingjing)