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Japan Open Badminton 2025: Full schedule, prize money, when & where to watch
Japan Open Badminton 2025: The much-awaited BWF Japan Open Badminton 2025 is here, featuring India's top shuttlers like PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and the dynamic doubles team of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. The tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle for badminton fans across the globe.
Japan Open Badminton 2025: Date and Venue
The Japan Open Badminton 2025 started on Tuesday, July 15, and will continue till Sunday, July 20. The prestigious tournament will be hosted at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
Full Schedule of BWF Japan Open Badminton 2025
Here is the day-wise breakdown of matches at the BWF Japan Open 2025:
First Round: July 15–16
Second Round: July 17
Quarter-finals: July 18
Semi-finals: July 19
Finals: July 20
This tournament forms a crucial part of the BWF World Tour 2025, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how their favourite shuttlers perform on Japanese soil.
Top Indian Shuttlers Participating in Japan Open 2025
Several Indian stars will feature at the Japan Open Badminton 2025, hoping to make a strong impact:
Men's Singles:
Lakshya Sen
HS Prannoy
Women's Singles:
PV Sindhu
Unnati Hooda
Anupama Upadhyaya
Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj
Men's Doubles:
Chirag Shetty / Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Hariharan Amsakarunan / Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi
Women's Doubles:
Rutaparna Panda / Swetaparna Panda
Kavipriya Selvam / Simran Singhi
Recent Form of Indian Players
PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, has had a mixed season in the 2025 BWF World Tour, with her best finish being the quarter-finals at the India Open in January.
Lakshya Sen, who secured a fourth-place finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is still finding his rhythm this year, managing only one quarter-final appearance at the All England Open.
The men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, also reigning Asian Games champions, have consistently reached semi-finals but are yet to win a title in 2025.
Japan Open Badminton 2025: Prize Money Breakdown
The total prize pool for the BWF Japan Open Badminton 2025 stands at a whopping $950,000. Here's how it will be distributed across categories:
According to BWF rules, every player or pair in the main draw, even those losing in the first round, will receive a share of the prize money.
BWF Japan Open 2025: Ranking Points on Offer
Performance at the Japan Open Badminton 2025 will also impact players' world rankings. Below is the BWF points distribution:
Winner: 11,000 points
Runner-up: 9,350 points
Semi-finalists: 7,700 points
Quarter-finalists: 6,050 points
Second Round Exit: 4,320 points
First Round Exit: 2,660 points
These points could play a crucial role in players' qualification for upcoming BWF events and the 2026 World Championships.
When & Where to Watch Japan Open Badminton 2025
Fans can live stream all the live action of the BWF Japan Open Badminton 2025 on JioHotstar and live telecast on Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1 and Sports 18 Network TV channels in India.
Make sure to check your local sports channels and streaming schedules to know when & where to watch the thrilling matches live from Tokyo.
The Japan Open Badminton 2025 promises exciting matches, star-studded showdowns, and huge stakes in both points and prize money. With top Indian shuttlers aiming to make a strong comeback, this event is one that badminton lovers simply can't afford to miss.
Stay tuned for more updates on Japan Open Badminton 2025, including live scores, highlights, and in-depth match analysis.
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