The tournament, now in its second edition following a successful debut in 2024, marks Linh’s first appearance for Team Lightning. Her teammates include Viktor Axelsen (Denmark, two-time Olympic gold medalist), former world No. 1 men’s doubles pair Fajar Alfian and Nur Izzudin (Indonesia), Yuta Watanabe (Japan, two-time Olympic bronze medalist), Shevon Lai (Malaysia), Tse Ying Suet (Hong Kong), and Rutaparna Panda (India).

The competition features four teams-Blitzers, Hurricanes, Lightning, and Rockets- competing in a format of two singles matches and two three-on-three matches, each lasting eight minutes. This fast-paced format demands strategic flexibility and places great importance on the role of the team captain.

BDMNTN-XL 2025 offers a total prize pool of US$750,000, with the champions taking home US$350,000, drawing strong participation from top players. The event is designed to be both a high-level sporting contest and a unique entertainment spectacle for fans.

Ten days earlier, Nguyen Thuy Linh withdrew from the first round of the women’s singles at the China Masters due to a right leg injury. She has since recovered in time to compete in Jakarta, ahead of upcoming international tournaments where she will aim to collect world ranking points.

Thuy Linh beats Ratchanok Intanon at world badminton championship

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s top female badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh has made history after defeating former world No. 1 Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand in the first round of the women’s singles at the ongoing 2025 BWF World Championships in France.