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BWF Badminton World Tour – German Open Day 2: Top Seeds Mixed Fortunes as Koga Stuns Li Shifeng

Posted : 25 February 2026

Day 2 of the BWF Badminton World Tour – German Open at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Mülheim, Germany delivered several notable results as the Super 300 event progressed into the early rounds of competition.

In the men’s singles draw, Minoru Koga caused one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, defeating highly‑ranked Li Shifeng in straight games 21‑16, 21‑15 to advance to the next round.

The Japanese player’s composed performance against his favored opponent saw him control rallies and capitalize on key opportunities to take the win.

Indian star Srikanth Kidambi continued his campaign with a convincing win to move forward in the men’s singles bracket, displaying consistent attacking play and court coverage. Likewise, Toma Junior Popov secured his progression with a strong opening match victory, reinforcing his credentials as a dangerous contender in the draw.

In the women’s singles, defending champion Yeo Jia Min began her title defence on a positive note, comfortably beating her opponent 21‑16, 21‑15 to confirm her place in the Round of 16. China’s Han Yue and Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong also maintained their momentum with wins, securing their respective spots among the last 16 competitors and setting up intriguing matchups in the women’s event.

The mixed doubles competition saw a dominant performance from the Malaysian pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai, who controlled their opening match from start to finish. The experienced duo defeated Debora Jille and Brian Wassink 21‑15, 21‑8, showcasing excellent coordination and attacking precision to book their place in the next round.

As the German Open continues, the tournament promises further high‑caliber badminton and potential upsets as seeded players and rising stars look to advance deeper into the draw.

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