[2] The BWF had informed the NBA in October 2014 that the deadline was changed from August to April, but a staff member overlooked this notification.
[3] Kinji Zeniya, the NBA's executive director, issued an apology, acknowledging the disappointment of fans and those involved in the tournament preparations.
[5] The tournament, which had been overseen by the Osaka Prefectural Badminton Association since 2007, was sanctioned by the BWF and hosted by the NBA.
This decision was made after discussions with tournament stakeholders, and the Badminton Asia and the BWF were notified.
[6] The Osaka IC has been a significant event for many years, playing a crucial role in developing the skills of players and garnering support from badminton fans.