The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships returned to Birmingham at the Utilita Arena.
More than 50 hours of badminton was played during 155 matches during six days of world class action in front of a proud and passionate international audience. The tournament began on March 14 and ends on March 19. It brought together players from all over the world.
Since 1994, the tournament - which is a highlight of international badminton championships - has been hosted by Birmingham every year. This year, teams from multiple countries including South Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, India, Denmark, England joined the tournament to give audiences six days of entertainment.
If you are looking to take up the sport, there are several places in Birmingham to do so. It’s a great way to stay fit and active while participating in a social activity.
Here are nine photos of the tournament in Birmingham in 2023:
1. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
Jenny Moore and Gregory Mairs of England in action during their mixed doubles match Won Ho Kim and Eun Na Jeong of Korea during Day Two of the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 15, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) | Getty Images
2. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
Na Eun Jeong and Hye Jeong Kim of Korea in action during their Women’s Doubles match against Nga Ting Yeung and Pui Lam Yeung of Hong Kong during Day Two of the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 15, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) | Getty Images
3. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
Jenny Moore and Gregory Mairs of England in action during their mixed doubles match Won Ho Kim and Eun Na Jeong of Korea during Day Two of the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 15, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) | Getty Images
4. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela of India in action during their womens doubles quarter final match against Wen Mei Li and Xuan Xuan Liu of China at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 17, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) | Getty Images