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:
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.
5. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in action during her Women’s singles quarter final match against Zhi Yi Wang of China at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 17, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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Zii Jia Lee of Malaysia in action during his Men’s Singles quarter final match against Kodai Naraoka of Japan at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 17, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
7. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
Anders Antonsen of Denmark in action during his Men’s singles quarter final match against Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 17, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
8. Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023
So Yeong Kim and Hee Yong Kong of Korea in action during their Women’s Doubles quarter final match against Qing Chen Chen and Yi Fan Jia of China at Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 17, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)