Bénin AirBadminton International 2026: Men's Doubles Preview — Nicolas Oliva / Santiago Otero to Win?
Men's Doubles Preview - Bénin AirBadminton International 2026: Who Takes the Title?
The Men's Doubles category at the Bénin AirBadminton International 2026 is a stacked field, featuring some of the best pairs in the world. With GOH Sze Fei leading the rankings and KIM Won Ho not far behind, this tournament promises to be an exciting affair.
Previous Champions
- 2025 Winner: Coello/Tapia (Chile)
- 2024 Winner: KIM Won Ho / SEO Seung Jae (South Korea)
- 2023 Winner: GOH Sze Fei / Tan Wee Kim (Malaysia)
Form Guide
KIM Won Ho and SEO Seung Jae are on fire, boasting an impressive 5 wins in the current season. Their consistency is evident from their four semi-final appearances and two titles. GOH Sze Fei, ranked #1, has also had a solid run with two semi-finals and one title, but his recent history against himself (0-2) might be concerning.
Key Clash to Watch
The quarter-final between KIM Won Ho / SEO Seung Jae and Coello/Tapia is an absolute must-watch. Both pairs have been in peak form this year, making it a clash of the titans that could decide who progresses to the semi-finals.
🔮 Our Prediction
GOH Sze Fei / Tan Wee Kim are my bold pick for the title. With GOH Sze Fei ranked #1 and his impeccable skills on court, coupled with Tan Wee Kim's experience, this pair is well-prepared to handle any challenge thrown their way. Their recent form and consistent performances suggest they can navigate through tough matches and clinch the gold.
Dark Horses
While KIM Won Ho / SEO Seung Jae are favorites, Alex Green / Zach Russell could surprise everyone. Despite only 3 semi-final appearances, Alex and Zach have shown flashes of brilliance, and their youthful energy might just give them an edge in crucial moments. Additionally, the Nicolas Oliva / Santiago Otero pair is not to be underestimated; their recent successes suggest they can pull off a shock result.
The Bénin AirBadminton International 2026 promises to be a thrilling tournament with many twists and turns. Stay tuned for the action!
📊 2026 Season Leaderboard *(from CrazyBadman database)*
| Player | 2026 Match Wins | SF/F Appearances | Titles |
| KIM Won Ho / SEO Seung Jae | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Coello/Tapia | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Danial Iman MARZUAN / Aaron SONNENSCHEIN | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Malik BOURAKKADI / Kenneth NEUMANN | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Nicolas OLIVA / Santiago OTERO | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Keiichiro MATSUI / Katsuki TAMATE | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Alexandre FRANCOISE / Anthony NELSON | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Alex GREEN / Zach RUSS | 3 | 2 | 1 |
*Data covers Bénin AirBadminton International 2026 and other 2026 BWF events tracked in our database.*
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