Fourteen Member Associations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) are competing to host events in the BWF World Superseries 2014-2017 tournament cycle. Among the contenders, China is presenting two of the fifteen bids. This cycle will bring a four-year series that offers the biggest jackpots in badminton history, increasing the sport’s international profile.
The Contenders
Australia, Chinese Taipei, and Thailand are the three newcomers vying for a spot in the twelve-event circuit. They are competing against the eleven BWF Member Associations already hosting the annual tournaments. China, with its two tournaments in the current cycle, is seeking to continue that trend by bidding to hold events in Changzhou and Guangzhou, moving away from Shanghai. However, with only twelve tournaments available, the competition is fierce.
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Prestige and Prize Money
Seven BWF members, including Australia, China (Guangzhou bid), Denmark, England, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, are competing for the honor of showcasing a World Superseries Premier event. On the other hand, China (Changzhou bid), Chinese Taipei, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand have their sights set on the World Superseries level.
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The new cycle introduces five top-tier World Superseries Premier tournaments, each with minimum prize money ranging from $500,000 to $600,000. This is a significant boost compared to previous years. Additionally, the overall prize money for World Superseries events will increase annually.
Raising the Bar
BWF Chief Operating Officer/Secretary General Thomas Lund expressed his excitement about the competitive bidding process. He emphasized that badminton as a sport and entertainment spectacle is growing in popularity worldwide. The BWF aims to choose the best cities in which to showcase the sport, and the host cities will be announced at the upcoming Council meeting in November.
Text by Gayle Alleyne
FAQs
Q: How many Member Associations are competing to host events in the BWF World Superseries tournament cycle?
A: Fourteen Member Associations are competing to host events in the BWF World Superseries tournament cycle.
Q: Which country is presenting two of the fifteen bids?
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A: China is presenting two of the fifteen bids.
Q: What is the prize money for the five top-tier World Superseries Premier tournaments?
A: The prize money for the five top-tier World Superseries Premier tournaments ranges from $500,000 to $600,000.
Q: When will the host cities be announced?
A: The host cities will be announced at the next Council meeting in November.
Summary
Fourteen Member Associations are competing to host events in the BWF World Superseries 2014-2017 tournament cycle. The competition is fierce, with China presenting two of the fifteen bids. This cycle will bring the sport’s biggest jackpots ever, as badminton continues to grow in popularity. The bidding process has been highly competitive, and the BWF aims to choose the best cities to showcase badminton. The host cities will be announced at the upcoming Council meeting in November.
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