Philipp Kurz
Philipp Kurz is one of the co-founders of the Yonex Badminton Hall in Zurich, which has grown to accommodate 29,000 members, making it a central hub for badminton enthusiasts in the city. Originally a badminton professional, Kurz opened the hall in 1997 with his partner Thomas Münzner to provide a space for players, particularly as there were limited facilities for the sport in Zurich at the time. Currently, the hall faces potential demolition due to city plans for a new bicycle route, sparking concerns over the impact on the local badminton community.
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Recent news mentions
Philipp Kurz is fighting to preserve his badminton hall in Zurich-West, which is threatened by the construction of a bicycle bridge.
Grüne provozieren Betreiber einer Badmintonhalle mit Spray-Aktion
Switzerland· 2026-03-07
Philipp Kurz is at the Rathaus in Zurich with his business partner to save the Yonex badminton hall.
Yonex-Badmintonhalle muss während Bauzeit von Velobrücke abgerissen werdenSwitzerland· 2025-09-10
Philipp Kurz is one of the owners of the Yonex-Badmintonhalle who is actively seeking to prevent its demolition.
Abriss von Badminton-Halle in Zürich: Der Widerstand wächstSwitzerland· 2025-06-15
Philipp Kurz is one of the co-founders of Zürich's largest badminton hall, the Yonex-Halle.
Eine Veloroute gefährdet Zürichs grösste BadmintonhalleSwitzerland· 2025-06-03