Saina: BWF must increase prize money to retain players


SIBU: The prize money is just not lucrative enough in world badminton.

And Indian Saina Nehwal believes that more shuttlers may turn their backs on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) tournaments to play in the leagues if nothing is done to increase the prize money.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Sport , bureaus

   

Next In Badminton

Nishimoto calls on teammates to win Cup for retiring Momota
It’s all in the mind for doubles pair Sze Fei-Izzuddin in Thomas Cup
Zii Jia and Co face Japan in Thomas Cup quarter-finals
Malaysia beats Australia 4-1 in last Group B Uber Cup finals
2026 Thomas Cup Finals heads to Denmark
Don’t put Siti under siege
Aaron-Soh using Chengdu Finals to test strength against Olympic-bound pairs
After 2022 misery, Yuqi aims to win title for China again
Se-young will treasure some time to visit panda Fu Bao
Justin learns lesson the hard way as Malaysia lose to Danes

Others Also Read