The Yonex Australian Badminton Open media launch was held at the Chinese Gardens, Darling Harbour, on February 13, 2013.

Tournament Director, Loke Poh Wong, addressed the media, followed by a networking luncheon.

The tournament commences April 2, and concluded April 7, 2013.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek here. Early bird tickets expire at the end of February 2013.

To see more of the action at the media launch, go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cardinalspin/8471551982/in/set-72157632761277858/

The Australian Olympic Youth Festival at Sydney Olympic Park was a huge success, and we would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted with the event. It was a great opportunity not only to witness some of the best juniors in the world, but also to prepare the volunteer team for the ABO.

Momentum is starting to build during February with a little over two months until the ABO. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our volunteers that have assisted so far. Over 95 per cent of the work that is put into organising the ABO is volunteer based, and we are thankful that we have so many people who are able to assist.