The Astana International Challenge 2025 badminton tournament is being held in the capital of Kazakhstan. The event is scheduled from December 17-21, 2025.
Sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Astana International Challenge 2025 is being staged at the Beeline Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Athletes from over 40 countries, including powerhouses like Japan and India, are competing for valuable world ranking points.
Astana International Challenge 2025: Top Seeds
Men’s Singles
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P. Shujiwo (INA)
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D. Dubovenko (ISR)
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Muhamad Yusuf (INA)
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Enogat Roy (FRA)
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Cheam J. (MAS)
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Dmitriy Panarin (KAZ)
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Ming Hong Lim (MAS)
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Lakshay Sharma(IND)
Women’s Singles
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Polina Buhrova (UKR)
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Tanya Hemanth (IND)
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T. Wiryawan (INA)
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Stefani Stoeva (BUL)
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Aalisha Naik (IND)
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Yasmine Hamza (ITA)
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Y. Kantemyr (UKR)
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P. Maixnerová (CZE)
Men’s Doubles
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Dev Ayyappan / Dhiren Ayyappan (UAE)
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A. Prasetya / Pulung Ramadhan (INA)
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Rodion Alimov / Maksim Ogloblin (RUS)
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A. Rayhan / D. Wahyudi (INA)
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Women’s Doubles
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Gabriela Stoeva / Stefani Stoeva (BUL)
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Polina Buhrova / Y. Kantemyr (UKR)
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V. Khadkekar / Alisha Khan (IND)
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L. Mayasari / A. Pratiwi (INA)
Mixed Doubles
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Bimo Prasetyo / A. Munggaran (INA)
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Mihajlo Tomic / Andjela Vitman (SRB)
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M. Khoiriyansyah / Nahya Muhyifa (INA)
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D. Ayyappan / Taabia Khan (UAE)
Astana International Challenge 2025: Schedule
| Date | Time (Local) | Round / Phase |
| Dec 17 (Wed) | 09:00 | Qualifying Rounds |
| Dec 18 (Thu) | 09:00 | Round of 32 (Main Draw) |
| Dec 19 (Fri) | 09:00 | Round of 16 & Quarter-finals |
| Dec 20 (Sat) | 09:00 | All Semi-finals |
| Dec 21 (Sun) | 09:00 | All Finals |
Astana International Challenge 2025: Points Distribution
As a BWF Grade 3–International Challenge event, the Astana International Challenge 2025 follows the standard world ranking points distribution for this level.
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In April 2024, the BWF updated the ranking system, increasing the points awarded across most tournament tiers. Here is the points distribution for the 2025 event:
Points Distribution Table
| Position | Points |
| Winner | 4,000 |
| Runner-up | 3,400 |
| Semi-finalists | 2,800 |
| Quarter-finalists | 2,200 |
| Round of 16 | 1,520 |
| Round of 32 | 920 |
| Round of 64 | 360 |
| Round of 128 | 170 |
Astana International Challenge 2025: Prize Money
The Astana International Challenge 2025 has a total prize pool of $17,500 USD. As a BWF Grade 3 (International Challenge) event, the distribution follows a standard percentage-based model for this tier.
While the exact final breakdown can occasionally vary slightly based on local tax regulations, the typical BWF distribution for a $17,500 event is as follows:
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| Position | Singles (MS/WS) | Doubles (MD/WD/XD) |
| Winner | $1,312.50 | $1,382.50 |
| Runner-up | $665.00 | $665.00 |
| Semi-finalists | $253.75 | $245.00 |
| Quarter-finalists | $105.00 | $126.88 |
