Michael Leander
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Michael Leander is a co-founder of Badminton Ventures. He covers the history of badminton, innovation, country reports, player profiles and the occasional short story.
The Year of the New Era: 2025 Badminton Season Review
The 2025 badminton season will be remembered as a watershed moment in the sport's history. Here are the highlights of the badminton season...
The Magician of Kaohsiung: The Story of Tai Tzu Ying
Tai Tzu Ying. Now retired, but one of my all-time favorite badminton players. She personified all that is interesting about badminton; her unique...
Lin Dan: The Rise, Reign, and Legacy of “Super Dan”
Lin Dan, born on October 14, 1983, in Longyan, Fujian, China, is regarded as one of the greatest badminton players ever. Unparalleled achievements, intense...
Who are the all-time GOATS in badminton – men’s singles?
The GOAT debate is fierce. Badminton fans can't agree on which player is the greatest of all time (GOAT). Thankfully, Badmintonranks came up with...
The Future of Badminton: A Vision for 2050
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. The best way to predict the future is to invent it....
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More Than Rivals: How the Women’s Badminton Collective is Humanizing the Sport
In the high-stakes world of professional badminton, the spotlight...
The Year of the New Era: 2025 Badminton Season Review
The 2025 badminton season will be remembered as a...
The Magician of Kaohsiung: The Story of Tai Tzu Ying
Tai Tzu Ying. Now retired, but one of my...
Lee Chong Wei: The Rise, Resilience, and Legacy of the Uncrowned King
In the chronicles of sporting history, greatness is almost...