New World Tour Super 300 in Sydney

Sydney, 17 April 2018 - Badminton Australia has announced the player line-up for the 2018 Crown Group Australian Badminton Open. The first HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament in Australia is one of only two World Tour events in Oceania and will be held from 08 to 13 May at Quay centre Sydney Olympic Park.

Badminton Australia Board Member and Tournament Director, Loke Poh Wong, was quick to point out the superstars soon to arrive on Sydney's shores. “Saina Nehwal from India, Chai Biao from China, and Yoo Yeon Seong from Korea are proof that the Open in Sydney has lots of star power. We'll be putting up a good show for badminton fans."

Title Sponsor Crown Group CEO, Paul Sathio, himself an avid fan of the sport, said, "Sydney is an important market for the Crown Group and it's great that Sydney is the home of the new World Tour Super 300 tournament. Crown Group is excited to help grow this popular sport in Australia by supporting the Open. We look forward to the world-class competition ahead."

The 2018 tournament will be broadcasted to more than 120 million homes globally. Tickets to the Crown Group Australian Badminton Open start at just $15 with the 3-day platinum finals package at $160. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://www.australianbadmintonopen.com.au/tickets with spots to watch the finals expected to sell out fast.

A limited number of corporate seats are available for public purchase. For corporate ticketing, contact Badminton Australia (03) 9397 4722.

Full press release can be downloaded here.