2024 Olympics: What to know — and who to watch — during the badminton competition in Paris

A roadmap to follow for the badminton competition during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Athletes to watch

Beiwen Zhang, United States: After winning the women’s singles gold at the 2023 Pan American Games, the 33-year-old is the best shot at the first American badminton medal at the Olympics since its debut as a medal event in 1992. Born in China, Zhang moved to Singapore as a teenager in 2007 and has represented the U.S. internationally since 2013.

Viktor Axelsen...