# Chapter 9: Fans, Media & Money

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Prize money today, the richest event, sponsors, the Indian league auctions, fans in numbers, TV ratings, the Istora crowd, video games, China's Super League and all-time prize money.

## 9.91 Prize Money Today

What the World Tour levels pay, and the rise coming in 2027.

### Test 1: Prize money today

- The All England and Indonesia Open each paid that in 2026. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- The BWF announced it in February 2026. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- It was US$950,000 before. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- It was US$500,000 before. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- Denmark's event was raised from Super 750. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- It joins the All England, Indonesia, China and Malaysia Opens. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- From the Finals down to eight Super 100 events. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- US$2m, 1.1m, 560,000, 290,000 and 140,000. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- US$500,000, 950,000 and 1.45 million. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)
- The winner takes the largest share. (Source: BWF, 'BWF unveils new competition structure and enhancements' (9 February 2026) and 'World Tour hosts confirmed 2027-2030'; Bernama (February 2026); tournament prospectuses for the 2026 All England and Indonesia Open)

## 9.92 The Richest Event

Millions at the World Tour Finals, and no prize money at the worlds.

### Test 1: The richest event

- Only the top eight in each event qualify. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- It rose again in 2026. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- It was part of a commitment made in 2023. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- Winners earn ranking points, not cash. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- The event is a Grade 1 major. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- It was announced in November 2023. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- The worlds have never paid prize money. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- US$1.45m, 3m and 3.5m. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- Millions, US$1.45m, nothing. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)
- It is the World Tour Finals. (Source: Malay Mail and New Straits Times, 'BWF increases prize money for World Tour Finals' (November 2023); Sunday Guardian preview of the 2026 World Championships; Badminton Planet on calls for World Championships prize money)

## 9.93 Sponsors of the Game

A cigarette brand, a racket maker and a bank.

### Test 1: Sponsors of the game

- Cigarette brands often backed sport then. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- Its Tournament shuttle came with the deal. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- The first deal ran for four years. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- It was then extended by a year during COVID-19. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- Many events were cancelled in 2020. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- The renewal began in January 2023. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- It produces and sells the TV pictures of BWF events. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- 1970, 1984, 2018. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- 2018, 2021-22, 2023. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)
- It has backed the World Tour since 2018. (Source: Badminton Museum, history of the Association (John Player 1970-83, Yonex from 1984); BWF and HSBC partnership announcements (January 2018, December 2022); SportBusiness and Sportcal reports)

## 9.94 The Indian League Auctions

Players sold by auction to city teams in India.

### Test 1: The Indian league auctions

- Teams bid for players like a cricket league. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- He sold for US$135,000. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- Cricket great Sunil Gavaskar was among its owners. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- She had wanted to play for her home city. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- Saina went for more than twice that. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- Some teams changed names too. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- They were the costliest buys again. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- US$135,000, 120,000 and 50,000. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- US$50,000, 100,000 and 120,000. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))
- The format followed India's cricket league. (Source: The Borneo Post, 'Chong Wei sold to Mumbai Masters' (23 July 2013); The Tribune (India), 23 July 2013; Daily Excelsior (2013); Badminton Planet on the Premier Badminton League auction (2016))

## 9.95 Fans in Numbers

Hundreds of millions of fans, and a channel that grew fourfold.

### Test 1: Fans in numbers

- It covered 51 markets. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- Asia holds most of the fans. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- Infront sells the BWF's media rights. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- By 2023 there were about 2.76 million. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- The worlds were played in Basel that year. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- It was ranked against other sports federations. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- It was an average over the rights cycle. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- 2.76 million, 122 million, 709 million, 744 million. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- About 642,000, 2.76 million and 161 million. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)
- It had about 642,000 in 2018. (Source: BWF, 'Badminton global fan, commercial and broadcast figures' (January 2023); BWF, 'BWF no. 4 on SportOnSocial rankings' (March 2020); Infront, 'Marking six years with the BWF'; Sportcal on the Infront extension)

## 9.96 TV Ratings

Badminton tops China's Olympic ratings and draws tens of millions in India.

### Test 1: TV ratings

- It drew a 7.08% audience share. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- Badminton dominated China's Olympic viewing. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- Lee won that semi-final. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- P. V. Sindhu played Carolina Marín. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- He won an award from Malaysian TV for it. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- It is the share of viewers watching at that time. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- CCTV5 is China's main sports channel. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- August 2012, then 19 and 20 August 2016. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- About 2.6 million, 66.5 million and 122 million. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)
- She won silver, losing to Carolina Marín. (Source: BWF Olympics news, 'Badminton leads China ratings' (1 September 2016); Badminton Planet (2016); The Star (Malaysia), 'Chong Wei aces RTM award' (January 2013); Indian broadcast figures reported in 2016)

## 9.97 The Istora Crowd

The noisiest hall in badminton.

### Test 1: The Istora crowd

- Malaysian players Vivian and Khe said so. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- Home fans cheer every Indonesian point. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- Early-round matches start in the morning. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- Many visiting players say the same. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- They also sing chants for home players. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- Fans came back after the pandemic years. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- Sponsors put on shows outside the hall. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- 2013, 2019, 2022. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- The noise builds through the day. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))
- It is played at Istora Senayan. (Source: BWF World Tour news, 'First day, first show: Indonesia Open still bowls 'em over' (2019) and 'Return of Istora fan mania' (2022); Djarum Badminton news (Indonesia Open); The Jakarta Post (June 2013); RRI (2026))

## 9.98 Badminton in Video Games

Mario and Sonic play doubles at London 2012 and Tokyo 2020.

### Test 1: Badminton in video games

- Football was also new in that game. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- Players swing the Wii Remote like a racket. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- Teams of two compete for points. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- Other shots also come from swings. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- Drop shots fall short over the net. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- Real games went to 21 in 2012. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- It came out in November 2019. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- 2011, 2019, 2020. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- 1, 5 and 8 November 2019. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)
- Mario & Sonic's 2012 badminton used it. (Source: Super Mario Wiki, 'Badminton - Doubles'; Empire and God is a Geek reviews of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games; Nintendo and Gematsu release announcements for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)

## 9.99 China's Super League

A club league with sponsor rules and unpaid wages.

### Test 1: China's Super League

- Clubs from many cities take part. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- Only its logos were allowed on court. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- Lin Dan was told he could not play the playoff. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- Lin Dan raised it publicly. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- Six other professionals were also unpaid. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- The club was fined and warned. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- His personal sponsor was Yonex. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- 2015, 2016-17, 2017-18. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- The last came at his next match. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))
- Players had to cover other logos. (Source: Badminton Planet reports on the China Badminton Super League: 'Lin Dan not allowed to play in Chinese badminton league due to sponsor conflicts' (2015), 'Lin Dan was almost banned' and 'Lin Dan continues to blast' (2017))

## 9.100 All-Time Prize Money

The ten biggest earners of the BWF era, to the end of 2025.

### Test 1: All-time prize money

- She had earned about US$2.33 million. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- He had about US$2.28 million. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- He earned about US$1.81 million in 20 years. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- She was the year's top earner. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- A Finals title would have taken her past US$1 million. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- They included Chen Yufei, Shi Yuqi and Chen Long. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- She had about US$2.15 million. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- The top five, from about US$2.33m to US$1.81m. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- Places 6, 7, 8 and 10. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)
- She tops the all-time prize money list. (Source: New Straits Times, 'Chong Wei earns RM7.39 million on BWF all-time list' (21 December 2025), citing BWF prize-money records)

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.

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