Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel, Calle Orujo 2 29 January – 01 February
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Anastasiia Demochykhina is an athlete representing Luxembourg (originally from Ukraine), and she has been competing in the Spanish Open U17 2026 this weekend.
As of today, February 1, 2026, she has had a very successful run in the tournament. Here are her results:
She has had an incredible tournament and is representing Luxembourg in the gold medal match today, February 1, 2026.
Women’s Singles (WS) Final Update
- Status: She is in the Final.
- Opponent: She is facing the top-seeded player, Amiya Sachdeva, for the championship title.
- Significance: This is a major achievement for Luxembourgish badminton, as she is currently one of the strongest junior prospects in Europe.
Her Path to the Final
She has been dominant throughout the weekend in Benalmádena:
- Quarter-finals: Defeated her opponent in a commanding two-set match on Saturday afternoon.
- Semi-finals: Won earlier this morning (Sunday) to secure her spot in the final showdown.
- Finals: Scheduled for approximately 12:30 PM local time.
The Spanish Open U17 2026 (part of the Badminton Europe U17 Circuit) is scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 1, 2026, in Benalmádena (Málaga), Spain.
The tournament features Men’s and Women’s Singles, and Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. Below is the program for the event:
Tournament Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Event |
| Wed, Jan 28 | 20:30 | Team Managers Meeting |
| Thu, Jan 29 | 09:30 | Round of 64 (MS, WS, WD, XD) |
| Fri, Jan 30 | 09:30 | Round of 64 (MD, WD) |
| 12:30 | Round of 32 (MS, WS, MD, WD) | |
| Sat, Jan 31 | 09:30 | Round of 32 (XD) |
| 11:30 | Round of 16 (All events) | |
| 16:30 | Quarter-finals (All events) | |
| Sun, Feb 1 | 09:00 | Semi-finals (All events) |
| 12:00 | Finals (All events) | |
| 14:00 | Medals Ceremony |
Venue Information
- Venue: Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel
- Address: Calle Orujo 2, 29631 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
- Surface: 5 Courts
Key Details
- Organizer: Federación Española de Bádminton & Federación Andaluza de Bádminton.
- Format: Knock-out system.
- Concurrent Event: The Spanish U15 Open 2026 is being held at the same venue and during the same dates.
- Entry Deadline: Was December 30, 2025.
In the Spanish Open U17 2026, there are five official competition categories (often called “disciplines” or “events”).
Each category is designated by a shorthand code. Here is a breakdown of what they are and what they mean:
The 5 Main Categories
| Code | Category | Meaning |
| MS | Men’s Singles | One male player against one male player. |
| WS | Women’s Singles | One female player against one female player. |
| MD | Men’s Doubles | A team of two male players against two male players. |
| WD | Women’s Doubles | A team of two female players against two female players. |
| XD | Mixed Doubles | A team of one male and one female player against another mixed pair. |
What “U17” Means
The U17 stands for Under 17. For the 2026 tournament:
- Eligibility: All participating players must be born in 2010 or later.
- Skill Level: This is a high-level “Circuit” event, meaning players are usually the top-ranked juniors in their respective countries, competing for European and World Junior ranking points.
Quick Differences in Gameplay
- Singles (MS, WS): Focuses on endurance, court coverage, and strategy. Since there is only one person on court, the game is usually slower but involves a lot of running.
- Doubles (MD, WD, XD): These are much faster. Because two people cover the court, there are more “smashes” and quick “drives” at the net. Mixed Doubles (XD) is unique because it often involves specific tactical positioning between the male and female players.
Additional Note: Spanish U15 Open
As mentioned in the program, there is a U15 tournament happening at the same time. This follows the exact same categories but is for younger players (born in 2012 or later).
