Ivan Sozonov

Co-Owner of BadmintonOpen

Highest world ranking - 7th

2016 All England Men’s Doubles Champion

2014 and 2021 European Men’s Doubles Champion

Studied Sport Coaching Moscow State Academy of Physical Education

Professional Badminton Player


"This is a special project for me. I hope to share on all that I have learned during my development as a person and as an athlete, as well as the experiences that I have gained during my career as a badminton player."
Vitaly Durkin

Co-Owner of BadmintonOpen

Highest world ranking - 16th

Many times Men's Doubles & Mixed Doubles National Champion

Winner of many International Tournaments

Studied Sport Coaching Moscow State Academy of Physical Education

Head Coach

"I want to show you badminton as an art not only of superior technical equipment or physical mass, but also of intellect and control of emotions. It is a process of overcoming oneself and the world around."
Nikolay Matazov

Founder of BadmintonOpen

Many times National Junior Men Sigles Champion

Winner of many International Junior Tournaments

Bauman Moscow State Technical University

"Promoting badminton all over the world"