Japan Open 2024 (Badminton) Prize Money: How Much Will The Victors Take Home?

This week, action on the BWF World Tour 2024 resumed after over a month and a half. The Japan Open 2024 is the first major badminton tournament since the Olympics that concluded earlier this month. Naturally, there is considerable excitement as fans are eager to see their favourite shuttlers return to the court.

Before we delve deep into the details of the event, here are some quick facts:

• Date: 20 to 25 August
• Venue: Yokohama, Japan

Contested for the first time in 1982, the Japan Open is now in its 43rd edition. It is organised by the Nippon Badminton Association with sanction from the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Since 2018, the tournament has gained the status of a BWF Super 750 event and ranks alongside the likes of the French Open and the Singapore Open.

Given that it is a Super 750 competition, the stature of the Japan Open is grand enough to attract the stars of today. In the ongoing edition, players like Kodai Naraoka and Kenta Nishimoto have been seen in action.

But what determines the stature of a tournament? We talk about factors such as ranking points and cash rewards that the players can gain by virtue of their performances. The Japan Open has substantial financial incentives and BWF points on offer.

So, on that note, join us as we take you through the prize money pool of the Japan Open 2024, the schedule and venue of the badminton tournament’s final, and where to live stream the matches.

A close look at the Japan Open 2024 badminton tournament

Breaking down the prize money pool of the Japan Open 2024 badminton tournament

Being a Super 750 competition, the payouts offered at the Japan Open 2024 are second only to the Super 1000 events on the BWF World Tour like the All England Open.

According to a report by Badminton World Tour, the Japan Open 2024 has a prize money pool of USD 850,000 (a little over HKD 6.6 million).

From this pot, the winners of the men’s and women’s singles events will be rewarded with USD 59,500 and 11,000 BWF points. Meanwhile, the winners of the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles categories will take home USD 62,900 and 11,000 BWF points.

Here is a complete breakdown of the monetary rewards at the Japan Open:

Singles (men’s and women’s)

Winners: USD 59,500 and 11,000 BWF points
Runners-up: USD 28,900 and 9,350 BWF points
Semi-finalists: USD 11,900 and 7,700 BWF points
Quarter-finalists: USD 4,675 and 6,050 BWF points
Last 16: USD 2,550 and 4,320 BWF points
Last 32: USD 850 and 2,660 BWF points

Doubles (men’s, women’s and mixed)

Winners: USD 62,900 and 11,000 BWF points
Runners-up: USD 29,750 and 9,350 BWF points
Semi-finalists: USD 11,900 and 7,700 BWF points
Quarter-finalists: USD 5,312.50 and 6,050 BWF points
Last 16: USD 2,762.50 and 4,320 BWF points
Last 32: USD 850 and 2,660 BWF points

What is the schedule and venue for the Japan Open 2024 badminton tournament finals?

The Japan Open 2024, which commenced on Tuesday, 20 August, will conclude with the finals of all its categories on Sunday, 25 August. All the summit clashes will be played at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.

Where to watch the finals of the Japan Open 2024 badminton tournament in Hong Kong

Badminton fans in Hong Kong can live stream the Japan Open 2024 finals and the rest of the matches of the tournament on BWF’s official YouTube channel, BWF TV.

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