Jayce
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the BWF Super 1000 China Open kicked off in Changzhou. Popular Olympic men’s doubles silver medalists Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang made their debut on the first day of the tournament, defeating the Popov brothers from France with scores of 22-20, 21-16, marking their first victory since the Paris Olympics.
Since the men’s doubles final on August 4, the duo “Liang–Wang” has been off the court for over a month, but their interactions off the court have become a hot topic. Liang Weikeng visited Universal Studios, Wang Chang attended a Jony J concert, and the duo recorded an episode of the Hunan TV variety show Hello Saturday and even climbed Mount Huangshan together. Their humorous antics off the court, combined with their strong chemistry on the court, have made this post-2000s pair quickly gain popularity after the Olympics, winning the hearts of many new fans.
In the post-match interview, Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng joked with each other, with the playful Wang even grabbing the reporter’s mic and asking, “You guys probably want to know why Liang Weikeng didn’t gain weight after not touching a racket for a month?” Liang Weikeng responded, “I still went to the gym every day to maintain my strength!”
Despite not competing for over a month, the pair never slacked in their training. “This month was packed with both competitions and activities, but we squeezed in training whenever possible to avoid falling behind,” Wang Chang shared. Liang Weikeng noted that while they reflected on their previous experiences during this period, they also engaged in various off-court activities, which has helped improve their performance. “I feel like my vision on the court has broadened. Before the Olympics, when we were under pressure, we might not have been as flexible in our play. We’re gradually adapting,” Liang Weikeng added.
