‘We’re Almost There’

Text by BWF | In Part 2 of the interview, Presley Smith discusses the challenges of transitioning from a recreational background to high-level training in Taipei and adapting to the challenges of elite badminton. (Read Part 1 here) Your story is unconventional.…

Pan Am Athletes Earn Five Medals at the YONEX Canada Open 2026

From June 30 to July 5, the YONEX Canada Open 2026 brought together players from 27 countries at the Markham Pan Am Centre, where athletes competed for valuable BWF World Ranking points and a prize purse on the HSBC BWF…

‘I Thought: What Am I Doing Here?’

Text by BWF | Of the clutch of Pan Am players making a mark on the circuit, Presley Smith’s is perhaps the most unique story. After a not-so-promising start in his junior years, and embarking on a professional badminton journey far…

Peru International Series 2026: Pan Am Athletes Deliver Strong Performances in Lima

The Peru International Series 2026 concluded after five days of exciting competition at VIDENA, bringing together athletes from the Americas, Europe, and Asia in pursuit of valuable BWF World Ranking points. From July 1–5, Lima once again showcased the growing…

A Taste of Bronze at the Yonex US Open 2026

Presley Smith/Jennie Gai and Rachel Chan secured the bronze medals for our region at the YONEX US Open, BWF Tour event held at the Titan Gym of California State University in Orange, California, from June 23 to 28. The United…