The STAR BADMINTON ACADEMY (SBA), based in Los Angeles, was founded by former Chinese National Team member PENG YUN. The club boasts an exceptional coaching team composed of elites from the national teams of CHINA, THE UNITED STATES, INDONESIA, and SRI LANKA. Dedicated to badminton training for nearly 20 YEARS, SBA deeply integrates local culture and employs a TAILORED TEACHING APPROACH that has led to the successful development of numerous outstanding young players. Among these talents are several who have been selected for the U.S. NATIONAL YOUTH TEAM, achieving remarkable results at the PAN AMERICAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS. The club is also actively committed to promoting the sport of badminton within the community through various competitions and events.

PureKing Badminton Academy (PBA) is a 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION founded in 2023 by Yunyi Zhu, a former Chinese National Team Singles Player with 20 years of elite experience.

PBA’s core mission is to leverage badminton as a tool for EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, and COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Key Irvine Partnership

PBA maintains a critical official partnership with the IRVINE CITY GOVERNMENT, primarily supporting local sports education through:

• Conducting professional indoor badminton training at IRVINE HIGH SCHOOLS gymnasiums.

• Actively SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL BADMINTON ACTIVITIES across the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), serving as a strategic educational partner for the community.