Badminton · Interesting Facts
Chapter 4: Clubs & Venues
10 parts · 10 tests · 100 facts · updated 29 October 2026 · markdown
Some of badminton's best-known halls were built for one big event and then became the sport's home for decades. Istora Senayan in Jakarta, full name Istora Gelora Bung Karno, was begun in 1960, served the 1962 Asian Games and reopened in January 2018 after a refit of about 132 billion rupiah, with single seats in place of about 10,000 wooden places. Stadium Negara, Malaysia's first indoor stadium, opened on 10 April 1962 and saw Malaysia beat Indonesia in the Thomas Cup final of 1992, its first win since 1967.
Kuala Lumpur's arena at Bukit Jalil took three names in nine years, becoming Axiata Arena in 2017 and Unifi Arena in 2026. Birmingham's National Indoor Arena, still called the NIA by locals, was the largest indoor arena in the UK when it opened, and the All England moved there. England's National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes has eight courts, 25 twin bedrooms for players and the Badminton Museum. Further afield, Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Chofu, western Tokyo, opened on 25 November 2017, and PB Djarum began in 1969 among workers at a cigarette factory in Kudus.
The facts below cover these halls and Copenhagen's arenas, the clubs and coaches behind China's first team in Fujian, and the venues where Olympic badminton has been played, from Barcelona to Rio.
4.41Istora Senayan
Jakarta's badminton hall, built for 1962 and restored for 2018.
Test 1Istora SenayanTake a test
The hall then served the 1962 Asian Games.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
Building began in 1960.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
It cost about 132 billion rupiah, ahead of the 2018 Asian Games.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
Single seats replaced about 10,000 wooden places, so capacity fell.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
President Joko Widodo said it looked like the hall of the 1960s.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
It reopened in January 2018.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
He said he was surprised by the hall's new face.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
1960, 1961, 1962, 2018.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
About 7,000, 9,500 and 10,000.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · recall
Its full name is Istora Gelora Bung Karno.
Source: Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records · applied
4.42Stadium Negara
Malaysia's first indoor stadium and its great team nights.
Test 1Stadium NegaraTake a test
It was officially opened on 10 April 1962.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
He was then the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Malaysia's king.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
It ran from 21 to 28 April 1962.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
It is named after Malaysia's first Prime Minister.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
It was the main indoor hall of the capital for decades.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
It was Malaysia's first Thomas Cup since 1967.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
Indonesia won the cup in 1970.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
1962, 1970, 1992.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
1962, 1998, 2017.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · recall
Malaysia beat Indonesia in the final.
Source: Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962) · applied
4.43The Bukit Jalil Arena
One hall in Kuala Lumpur, three names in nine years.
Test 1The Bukit Jalil arenaTake a test
Kuala Lumpur hosted the Commonwealth Games that year.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
It took the Axiata name in 2017.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
Axiata is a telecoms group.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
Unifi is a broadband brand.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
It is one of the four Super 1000 events.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
Concerts use fewer seats, about 11,000.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
One court is 13.4 by 6.1 metres, so many fit for early rounds.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
1998, 2017, 2026.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
13.4 x 6.1 m, 69 x 25 m, about 105 x 68 m.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · recall
It became Axiata Arena in 2017 and Unifi Arena in 2026.
Source: New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records · applied
4.44Birmingham's Arena
The National Indoor Arena and its four names.
Test 1Birmingham's arenaTake a test
It was then the largest indoor arena in the UK.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
The arena first held about 12,000 people.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
The All England moved there the next year.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
The name came with a £26 million refit.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
Utilita is an energy company.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
It also staged gymnastics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
A smaller layout seats about 6,800.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
1991, 2014, 2017, 2020.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
1991, 1993, 1994, 1998.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · recall
Locals still call it the NIA.
Source: Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move) · applied
4.45The National Badminton Centre
From a secretary's house in Bromley to an eight-court hall in Milton Keynes.
Test 1The National Badminton CentreTake a test
He was the association's first paid employee and retired in 1970.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
It took records more than 80 years old with it.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
He was chosen as Chief Executive for the task.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
It came with about 1.75 acres of land.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
Approval came in 1998.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
She was then vice-chair of Sport England.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
It also has 25 twin bedrooms for players.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
1970, 1980, 1998, 1999.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
£60,000, £3.6m, £4.2m.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · recall
The Badminton Museum is there too.
Source: Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk) · applied
4.46Tokyo's Olympic Badminton Hall
Musashino Forest Sport Plaza: the first new venue of Tokyo 2020.
Test 1Tokyo's Olympic badminton hallTake a test
It is in Chofu, in western Tokyo.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
It opened on 25 November 2017.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
Spectators could not attend the 2021 Games because of COVID-19.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
The same floor takes four basketball courts.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
It also hosted the fencing of the modern pentathlon.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
A railway company bought the naming rights.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
It is a public sports facility.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
2017, 2021, 2025.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
4, 18 and about 10,000.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · recall
It was opened as Musashino Forest Sport Plaza.
Source: BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025) · applied
4.47Copenhagen's Arenas
A velodrome in 2014 and a wooden palace in 2023.
Test 1Copenhagen's arenasTake a test
Its velodrome seats about 6,500.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
Courts were set on the floor inside the cycling track.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
It opened on 3 February 2017.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
It stands in Ørestad South, near the metro.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
Ballerup had hosted the 2014 edition.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
Concerts can hold more.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
Its outside is clad in wooden fins.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
2014, 2017, 2023.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
About 6,500, 12,500 and 15,800.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · recall
It is a velodrome near Copenhagen.
Source: Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records · applied
4.48PB Djarum
A club born in a cigarette factory in Kudus, and its champions.
Test 1PB DjarumTake a test
Workers first played at the company's factory site.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
The building was on Jalan Bitingan Lama.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
He won it again in 1979 and 1981.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
Indonesia won the cup that year.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
A book, 'From Kudus to World Prestige', tells its story.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
She won Olympic mixed gold in 2016.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
Indonesia's child-protection commission objected to the brand on children's shirts.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
1969, 1978, 1984, 2019.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
1978, 1979, 1981.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · recall
The club began there in 1969.
Source: The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-2019 · applied
4.49Fujian's First Team
China's first badminton team and the coaches behind its rise.
Test 1Fujian's first teamTake a test
Chen Fushou and Wang Wenjiao helped found it.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
Both had grown up playing in South-East Asia.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
He also led China to eleven world team titles.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
His career as national coach lasted 21 years.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
He led the national women's team.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
The Fujian team followed three years later.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
It worked with the PLA team and the Xiamen sports bureau.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
1953, 1956, then two decades of coaching.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
11, 25, 56.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · recall
It was set up in December 1956.
Source: China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou · applied
4.50Olympic Badminton Halls
Where Olympic badminton was played, from a beach-side hall in Barcelona to Rio's Riocentro.
Test 1Olympic badminton hallsTake a test
It stands near the Mar Bella beach.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
Mixed doubles joined the programme there.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
The halls there are used for the Royal Easter Show.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
It was built for badminton and later used for other events.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
Lin Dan won his first Olympic gold there.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
Riocentro is a convention centre.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
Georgia State University's gym hosted it.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
1992, 2004, 2008, 2016.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
1996, 2000, 2021.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · recall
Carolina Marín won the women's singles there.
Source: Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees · applied
Questions people ask
- What is Istora Senayan?
- It is Jakarta's badminton hall, full name Istora Gelora Bung Karno. Building began in 1960, it served the 1962 Asian Games and it reopened in January 2018 after a refit.
- Where did Malaysia win the 1992 Thomas Cup?
- At Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, where Malaysia beat Indonesia in the final. It was the country's first Thomas Cup since 1967.
- What is the Axiata Arena called now?
- The Bukit Jalil hall became Axiata Arena in 2017 and Unifi Arena in 2026.
- Why do people still call Birmingham's arena the NIA?
- It opened as the National Indoor Arena, the largest indoor arena in the UK at the time, and locals kept the old name through later renamings.
- Where is England's National Badminton Centre?
- It is an eight-court hall in Milton Keynes, which also has 25 twin bedrooms for players and houses the Badminton Museum.
- Where was badminton played at the Tokyo Olympics?
- At Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Chofu, western Tokyo, which opened on 25 November 2017. Spectators could not attend in 2021 because of COVID-19.
- How did the PB Djarum club start?
- Workers first played at the company's cigarette factory site in Kudus, and the club began there in 1969.
Sources
Primary/official sources only, no Wikipedia citations: the BWF and its continental confederations, national federations, the All England Club history, the Olympic Channel and Olympedia, Guinness World Records, museums, makers' own histories and named reputable media.
- Cabinet Secretariat of Indonesia (setkab.go.id), reopening of Istora Senayan (January 2018); The Jakarta Post, 'Refashioned stadium rekindles spirit' (2018); Gelora Bung Karno management records10
- Malaysian National Sports Council and Stadium Negara records; Badminton Asia history of the Asian Championships (1962)10
- New Straits Times, 'Putra Indoor Stadium now Axiata Arena' (January 2017); Malaysian Stadium Corporation (Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia) venue records10
- Historic England, National Indoor Arena records; Badminton Museum, history of the Association (1993 World Championships, 1994 All England move)10
- Badminton Museum, 'History of The National Badminton Centre' (badmintonmuseum.co.uk)10
- BWF, 'Badminton venue for Tokyo 2020 opens' (29 November 2017); Tokyo Metropolitan Government sports facilities listing; Keio Corporation naming-rights announcement (2025)10
- Royal Arena opening reports (Sports Venue Business, February 2017); Ballerup Municipality arena records; BWF World Championships records10
- The Jakarta Post, 'PB Djarum values contributions, friendships at 50th anniversary' (2019) and coverage of the 2019 audition dispute; Jurnal Sosiologi (Universitas Hasanuddin), PB Djarum 1969-201910
- China Daily (Fujian edition) and Huaqiao University histories of Fujian badminton; Olympedia biographies of Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou10
- Olympedia, venue records for Olympic badminton 1992-2020; official reports of the Organising Committees10