Ratchanok Intanon who is just 18 has become the world champion in badminton, beating Li Xuerui who is the world number 1 in 3 sets. Thai media cheered teen star Ratchanok Intanon with a flurry of ecstatic headlines Monday as the nation celebrated a first gold at the badminton…

“BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s top badminton official says he’s trying to save the country’s tarnished image after an on-court brawl between former Olympics doubles partners last weekend in Canada. Friday’s comments by Charoen Wattanasin, president of the Badminton Association of Thailand, came a day after the world badminton body…