BWF Announces BK8 News as Presenting Partner of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2026 – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is pleased to announce BK8 News as the Presenting Partner of the prestigious BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026.

BWF Announces BK8 News as Presenting Partner of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026

Through this partnership, BK8 News will support the tournament in its role as Presenting Partner, contributing to enhanced global visibility and deeper fan engagement through integrated media coverage and content-led initiatives.

Owen Leed, Commercial & Communications Director at the Badminton World Federation, said: "We are delighted to welcome BK8 News onboard for our flagship team competition, the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026.

"The collaboration highlights the rising commercial strength of our premier championships and supports broader international exposure through BK8 News' media reach."

Michael Gatt, Managing Director of BK8 News, added: "We are excited to be a Presenting Partner of the prestigious BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026, a tournament with a rich legacy and one of the most anticipated events on the global badminton calendar.

"This partnership marks a major milestone for BK8 News, providing a global stage to elevate our brand and bring fans closer to the excitement of world-class badminton through engaging content, storytelling, and immersive experiences."

The deal was facilitated by BWF's commercial and broadcast partner, Infront, with support from Outlast Sports & Entertainment.

Salauddin Sinnakandu, CEO of Outlast Sports & Entertainment, commented: "This collaboration marks a noteworthy milestone, and we look forward to seeing the ways it will evolve and the impact it will create."

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About BK8 News

BK8 News, a sports media platform owned by BK8, delivering coverage of global football, badminton, basketball, and motorsports. The platform publishes match reporting, analysis, and sports-related content across digital channels. Through digital distribution and strategic partnerships, BK8 News expands audience reach and supports engagement among sports audiences while pursuing growth in emerging sports markets.

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BINZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 April 2026 - Boxing Port in Binzhou, east China's Shandong Province, recently dispatched its first foreign trade shipment, with 300 tonnes of finished coil steel bound for the Philippines. The cargo departed for Manila Port, marking a breakthrough in the port's international container business and opening a direct logistics channel from Boxing County and nearby areas to overseas markets.

Shandong Marine Group’s Boxing Port

The shipment, packed into 11 standard containers, was transported via inland waterways to Weifang Port for transshipment before continuing by sea to the Philippines. As Boxing Port's first foreign trade operation, this launch provides local enterprises with a more efficient and cost-effective pathway to global markets.

As an inland river port, Boxing Port's move into international shipping helps ease logistics bottlenecks and supports local industries in integrating into global supply chains. With more international routes in the pipeline and port functions steadily improving, the port is transitioning from a transport node into a regional hub for opening-up.

Looking ahead, Boxing Port will further expand its international shipping network, strengthen collaboration with customs authorities, shipping companies, and regional manufacturers, and promote the regular operation of foreign trade services. These efforts will inject new momentum into the global expansion of advanced manufacturing industries in northern Shandong and the broader Yellow River Basin.

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