Winners of the YGO 2026
MS: Christo Popov (FRA)WS: Han Qian Xi (CHN)MD: Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi (CHN)WD: Bao Li Jing/Luo Xu Min (CHN)MX: Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi (CHN) All results can be found here.
Christo Popov wins brotherly duel against Toma
After four titles for China, the final title at the YONEX German Open 2026 went to France. Christo Popov defeated his brother Toma Junior 21:16 and 21:15. Photo: © Sven Heise
Chen/Liu successful in men’s doubles
In the men’s doubles final of the YONEX German Open 2026, Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi (CHN) defeated Julien Maio/William Villeger (FRA) 17:21, 21:15, 21:12. Photo: © Sven Heise
Bao/Luo win women’s doubles title
In the all-Chinese women’s doubles final at the 2026 YONEX German Open, Bao Li Jing and Lou Xu Min defeated Li Yi Jing/Wang Yi Cho 21-16, 21-16. Photo: © Sven Heise
Han Qian Xi wins women’s singles
The first winners at the YONEX German Open 2026 are Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi (CHN). They won the mixed doubles final in 42 minutes against Mads Vestergaard/Christine Busch (DEN) 21:12 and 21:17. Photo: © Sven Heise
Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi win in mixed doubles
The first winners at the YONEX German Open 2026 are Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi (CHN). They won the mixed doubles final in 42 minutes against Mads Vestergaard/Christine Busch (DEN) 21:12 and 21:17. Photo: © Sven Heise
Photos of the day – Saturday
Title: Westenergie sports hall at semifinals – all photos © Sven Heise Li Yi Jing/Wang Yi Duo Toma Junior Popov Cheng Xing/Zhan Chi Wang Zhi Yi Tomoka Miyazaki Li Yi Jing/Wang Yi Duo Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti Li Yi Jing/Wang Yi Duo Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi
The title holder in the men’s singles will be “Popov.”
Enthusiastic fans in a packed hall, world-class performances in all disciplines, a record for France, a brotherly duel in the men’s singles final, and an attractive supporting program: At the YONEX German Open Badminton Championships 2026 in Mülheim an der Ruhr (February 24 to March 1 at the Westenergie Sports Hall), the day of the […]
YONEX Crosswind 70 in triple test
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(Also) Focus on the Olympics
As is well known, in September 2026 a decision will be made on who will represent Germany in the race to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040, or 2044 at the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Possible candidates are Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and CologneRhineRuhr – consisting of 17 cities from across the Rhine-Ruhr region with […]