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Anders Antonsen Calls for Equal Ranking Points at Continental Badminton Events
Anders Antonsen has called for equal ranking points for badminton events held across different continents.
The Danish player’s proposal covers continental championships and multi-sport events such as the Asian Games.
Asian championships and the Asian Games currently award points equal to a Super 1000 event, the top level of open tournament.
Asian players also have more high-level tournaments available to improve their rankings than players from other continents.
Antonsen says this leaves European players at a disadvantage in the world rankings.
The article gives no details of any planned change to the points system.
Anders Antonsen called for ranking points to be equalized across continental badminton events, including multi-sport competitions.
The Danish player said Asian players have more high-level tournaments available to improve their rankings than players from other continents.
The Asian Championships award points on a par with a Super 1000 event, the highest level of open tournament.
Asian Games gold medallists receive the same ranking points as Super 1000 winners.
The article noted that Asia has the largest concentration of top badminton players by region.
- Who
- Anders Antonsen, a Danish men’s singles player ranked third.
- What
- He called for equal ranking points at continental events, including multi-sport competitions.
- When
- The article was published on 28 October 2026; the exact time of his call is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He said Asian players have more high-level tournaments available to improve their rankings than players from other continents.
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- Player
- Anders Antonsen, Denmark
- Ranking
- Third in men’s singles
- Asian Championships
- Ranking points equal to a Super 1000 event
- Asian Games
- Gold medallists receive points equal to Super 1000 winners
- Article publication
- 28 October 2026