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  • Five Handsome Male Badminton Players You’ll Want to Know

    Five Handsome Male Badminton Players You’ll Want to Know

    If you’re a fan of badminton, you know it’s not just the game that’s exciting—there are also some seriously charismatic players on the court! Here, you’ll discover five of the most handsome and skilled male badminton players who blend athleticism with a dash of star quality. Whether it’s their focused intensity during a match or their confident charm off the court, these players are bound to catch your eye!

    1. Viktor Axelsen

    Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen is a true star, known for his powerful style and undeniable charisma. At 6’4” with an athletic build and intense blue eyes, Axelsen commands attention on the court. His dedication to the game has brought him countless victories, but it’s his composed demeanor and confidence that make fans around the world admire him even more.

    Viktor Axelsen

    2. Kento Momota

    Kento Momota from Japan brings elegance to the game like no other. His swift, calculated movements and sharp playing style show his mastery of badminton. With his sleek look and natural flair, Momota’s calm, understated charisma wins hearts both in Japan and internationally. You’ll find it hard not to root for him!

    Kento Momota

    3. Lee Zii Jia

    Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia has a playful smile and an electrifying style that make him an instant favorite. Known for his quick reflexes and strong smashes, he brings a certain energy to every match. His charming, down-to-earth personality off the court only adds to his appeal. If you’re looking for a player who combines athleticism with an approachable charm, Lee is your guy!

    Lee Zii Jia

    4. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

    Anthony Ginting of Indonesia is not only incredibly talented but also has a warm, inviting smile that fans love. His agility and technique on the court make him a true powerhouse, while his friendly demeanor and easygoing style make him someone you can’t help but cheer for. Ginting’s balance of skill and charm make him a standout.

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

    5. Jonatan Christie

    Last but certainly not least, Jonatan Christie from Indonesia has been a fan favorite for his powerful plays and charming looks. Known for his friendly personality, Jonatan’s cheerful energy lights up the court. He’s both fierce in his matches and effortlessly likable off the court, making him one of the most admired players today.

    Jonatan Christie

    These five badminton stars bring not only their top-tier skills but also an undeniable presence that makes badminton even more exciting to watch. So, next time you tune in to a match, keep an eye out for these charismatic athletes—you might just find a new favorite player!

  • Leong Jun Hao Needs to Revive Aggressive Play to Bounce Back

    Leong Jun Hao Needs to Revive Aggressive Play to Bounce Back

    Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao needs to return to his former attacking style to turn around his recent poor performance in tournaments.

    Before the Paris Olympics in August, Jun Hao was in top form, defeating players like Indonesia’s world No. 4 Jonatan Christie, world No. 10 Anthony Ginting, and Taiwan’s No. 9 Chou Tien-chen, reaching consecutive quarter-finals in the Indonesian and Singapore Opens.

    However, the 25-year-old’s performance dropped significantly after the Olympics. In all six individual tournaments following the Olympics, including the Arctic and Denmark Opens earlier this month, he suffered early exits. Men’s singles coach K. Yogendran attributes Jun Hao’s recent struggles to a shift towards a defensive style of play.

    “Jun Hao’s strength lies in his aggressive game, which allowed him to upset top players like Jonatan and Anthony,” said Yogendran.

    “These wins prove that he knows what he needs to do to succeed, but his recent performances haven’t been up to par because he’s been focusing too much on his defensive weaknesses.”

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    “In training, he’s been working on his defense but has neglected to maintain his strengths. This has led him to adopt a defensive approach in tournaments, which isn’t the right strategy for him.”

    “I’ve discussed this with him, and he understands the need to return to his aggressive style to regain his form,” added Yogendran.

    Yogendran also highlighted that the limited training time and recent changes in the coaching structure have posed challenges to implementing his training program.

    “The training period is short now, and there are many tournaments, so it’s difficult to make significant adjustments in the training program,” Yogendran explained. “We are trying to refine Jun Hao‘s game as much as possible in the short time available and also aim to improve his footwork and shots.”

    Jun Hao, who reached a career-high No. 27 in July, has now dropped to No. 31 due to his recent lackluster performances. He still has a chance to regain his form by the end of the year in the back-to-back Japan Masters (Nov 12-17) and China Masters (Nov 19-24) tournaments.

    Leong Jun Hao
  • Congratulations! Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Ties the Knot Today

    Congratulations! Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Ties the Knot Today

    On October 26, 2024, Indonesian badminton star Anthony Sinisuka Ginting celebrated his wedding with his longtime girlfriend.

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    On June 25, 2023, Anthony Ginting shared his engagement news on social media!

    Anthony Ginting: “She said ‘Yes!’ Thank you for your patience, acceptance, understanding, and support. I’m grateful that you’ve been willing to grow in this relationship as adults with me. Words can’t express how thankful I am that God brought you into my life. Years later, I’m grateful we’re taking this step forward. There’s still a long journey ahead, so let’s cherish every moment together!”

    Anthony and his girlfriend started dating at 17, marking over nine years together.

    His fiancée, Mitzi Abigail, is the same age as Anthony and was once an athlete at Indonesia’s largest badminton club, Jaya Raya, before retiring early. Afterward, Mitzi pursued studies at Bandung’s Tourism Academy and interned at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she began working in tourism and hospitality. She also shares lifestyle content on Instagram.

    Born in October 1996, Anthony Ginting, 26, is ranked 2nd globally. This season, he won the Asian Championships and Singapore Open titles and was the runner-up at the Indonesia Open.

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
  • Injured Lee Zii Jia Withdraws from Denmark Open

    Injured Lee Zii Jia Withdraws from Denmark Open

    Professional badminton player Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the Denmark Open, which starts on Tuesday, October 15.

    The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced that Lee, ranked fifth in the world and a finalist last year, is absent from the tournament due to an ankle injury.

    His condition worsened during last week’s quarterfinal match at the Arctic Open against Japan’s Koki Watanabe.

    Lee Zii Jia was set to face Japanese player Kenta Nishimoto in the first round in Odense, but with his withdrawal, eighth seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting from Indonesia has taken his place.

    In the mixed doubles event, Malaysia’s Yap Roy King and Valeree Siow have also withdrawn from the competition.

    Another major star missing from the World Tour 750 event is South Korea’s men’s doubles world champions Kim Min-seok and Seo Seung-jae.

    Koki Watanabe
    Lee Zii Jia
  • Arctic Open Title Defense a Tough Task for Lee Zii Jia in Finland

    Arctic Open Title Defense a Tough Task for Lee Zii Jia in Finland

    Lee Zii Jia is set to defend his Arctic Open title, but the men’s singles player faces a challenging path in the tournament starting today.

    After winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Zii Jia finds himself in a tough section of the draw. His competition includes world No. 3 Anders Antonsen from Denmark, world No. 9 Anthony Ginting from Indonesia, and world No. 10 Chou Tien-chen from Taiwan.

    In the opening round, Zii Jia will face world No. 27 Christo Popov from France. Although a tough opponent, Zii Jia has beaten him once before at the 2022 German Open, giving him a slight advantage.

    If Zii Jia wins the first match, his likely second-round opponent will be China’s rising star, world No. 22 Lei Lanxi. He could then meet Anthony Ginting, Lu Guangzu, or Koki Watanabe in the quarterfinals.

    Last year, Zii Jia won the Arctic Open by defeating fellow Malaysian Ng Tze Yong. Another Malaysian, Leong Jun Hao, will begin his campaign today against Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu. Jun Hao is hoping for a better outcome after a tight three-game loss to Cheuk Yiu in the Hong Kong Open last month, where he led in the deciding game but couldn’t seal the victory.

    In men’s doubles, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik return after Wooi Yik recovered from a toe injury that kept them out since their bronze win in Paris. They will face China’s world No. 21 pair Chen Boyang and Liu Yi in the first round.

    Other Malaysian men’s doubles teams participating include Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi, and Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi.

    In the women’s doubles, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, who recently won the Hong Kong Open, will be the only Malaysian representatives.

    Lee Zii Jia
  • Coach Shakes His Head: Is Shi Yuqi’s Body or Mind Injured?

    Coach Shakes His Head: Is Shi Yuqi’s Body or Mind Injured?

    Facing his former rival Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Shi Yuqi suffered a crushing defeat, losing 11-21, 9-21, and ending his journey at the China Open early. In the men’s singles round of 16 on September 19, world No. 1 Shi Yuqi still appeared passive in his performance.

    Once upon a time, Shi Yuqi had dominated Ginting, winning 11 of their previous 13 matches. However, this latest defeat marks his third loss to Ginting since his return in 2022. After making his comeback at the World Championships in 2022, Shi Yuqi lost to Ginting in a grueling three-game battle. He was again defeated in the group stage of last year’s BWF World Tour Finals, where Ginting made a comeback. Compared to those matches, this time, Shi Yuqi was dispatched in just 27 minutes, with even his coach Sun Jun, who has trained him since childhood, shaking his head in disbelief from the sidelines.

    When he was trailing 3-15 in the second game, Shi Yuqi requested a medical timeout to treat injuries to his left foot and back.

    Since his disappointing quarterfinal finish at the Paris Olympics, Shi Yuqi has repeatedly expressed negative emotions. After defeating former world No. 1 Son Wan Ho at the Korea Open, he jokingly remarked, “I, the weakest world No. 1, have finally beaten him today.” When asked about his newly dyed hair, he responded, “I used to be afraid of perming it, but now that I’m close to retirement, why not change it up?” After winning his first-round match at the China Open, he couldn’t help but complain, “I didn’t perform well at the Olympics, so now I’m working overtime. The ones who played well are attending concerts, while I’m stuck here.”

    After his second-round elimination, Shi Yuqi, who often speaks sarcastically, commented, “Today’s result was caused by both mental and physical injuries. I think I played pretty well.”

    Having competed in three tournaments since the Olympics, Shi Yuqi has expressed confusion about how to change his current situation. He also thanked fans who urged him to rest, saying, “I’m also thinking about whether I should continue or if this is enough.” In the short term, however, Shi Yuqi still has a goal: to qualify for the year-end BWF World Tour Finals. “I need to participate in at least two more tournaments to secure enough points,” he said.

    The year-end BWF World Tour Finals, held in Hangzhou, is the last tournament of the season. According to the rules, the top eight players from each discipline, based on their best 14 tournament results, will qualify for the finals, with a maximum of two players (or pairs) per association. Shi Yuqi, currently ranked world No. 1, is fighting for more ranking points.

    In this tournament, China’s top three male singles players (Shi Yuqi, Li Shifeng, and Lu Guangzu) were all eliminated early, while Weng Hongyang and Lei Lanxi performed admirably. Weng Hongyang, who defeated Lee Cheuk Yiu in the first round, came from behind to beat Chou Tien Chen 20-22, 21-18, 21-15 in the second round. Lei Lanxi, who previously knocked out Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, comfortably defeated Kenta Nishimoto 21-8, 21-17.

    Additionally, the highly anticipated men’s doubles pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang were defeated 19-21, 21-18, 17-21 by Fikri/Maulana, falling short of reaching the quarterfinals.

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
    Shi Yuqi
  • Hong Kong Open: Tough Start for Christie and Ginting

    Hong Kong Open: Tough Start for Christie and Ginting

    With the withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi, Jonatan Christie faces a challenging start in his title defense at the 2024 Li-Ning Hong Kong Open.

    Following the seed withdrawals, Christie is now the top-ranked player in the draw and will face Wang Tzu Wei in the first round. Wang holds a narrow 8-7 lead in their head-to-head encounters, though Christie has won two of their last three matches.

    Similarly, Christie’s Indonesian teammate, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, also faces a new opponent—Toma Junior Popov. Six weeks ago, the Frenchman ended Ginting’s 2024 Paris Olympic dream in the group stage.

    Last year, Christie became the first Indonesian men’s singles player to stand on the podium since Budi Santoso in 1998.

    Withdrawals:

    Men’s singles: Li Shi Feng (fourth seed), Lee Chia Hao
    Women’s singles: Wang Zhi Yi (second seed), Nozomi Okuhara (eighth seed), Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo
    Men’s doubles: Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (second seeds), Choong Hon Jian/Haikal Muhammad (eighth seeds)
    Mixed doubles: Ye Hong Wei/Lee Chia Hsin (fifth seeds), Choong/Go Pei Kee

    Promotions:

    Men’s singles: Justin Hoh, Cheam June Wei, Jason Gunawan
    Women’s singles: Lee Yu-Hsuan, Yu Chien Hui, Pitchamon Opatniputh
    Men’s doubles: Huang Di/Zhou Hao Dong, Kim Gi Jung/Kim Sa Rang
    Mixed doubles: Wang Chi-Lin/Hsu Yin-Hui, Leong Iok Chong/Ng Weng Chi

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
    Jonatan Christie
  • Viktor Axelsen’s First Comeback Post-Olympics

    Viktor Axelsen’s First Comeback Post-Olympics

    The Hong Kong Open will kick off from September 10 to 15.

    According to the BWF draw for the Hong Kong Open (Super 500), Leong Jun Hao is the only Malaysian men’s singles player to directly qualify for the main draw, while Cheam June Wei and independent player Zhen Junwei must participate in the qualifying rounds.

    In the qualifying rounds, Cheam June Wei will face Hong Kong’s Chen Yanzhi in the first match. If he progresses through two rounds, he could potentially face Leong Jun Hao in the main draw’s first round. The winner of their match will meet either Singapore’s 8th seed Loh Kean Yew or Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu in the next round. Other strong opponents in the top half of the draw include top seed Shi Yuqi, Indonesia’s 3rd seed and defending champion Jonatan Christie, and Japan’s 5th seed Kento Nishimoto.

    In the bottom half of the draw, Danish second seed Viktor Axelsen makes his comeback post-Olympics, facing Hong Kong’s Angus Ng in the first round and aiming to advance to the quarterfinals, where he could meet Taipei’s 6th seed Chou Tien-chen. Another anticipated quarterfinal clash in the bottom half is expected to be between 4th seed Li Shifeng and Indonesia’s 7th seed Jonatan Christie.

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    Jonatan Christie
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    Shi Yuqi
    Lee Cheuk Yiu
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  • Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

    Character Introduction

    Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (20 October 1996) is an Indonesian male badminton singles player.

    In April 2014, Anthony Ginting represented Indonesia in the World Junior Badminton Championships held in Alor Setar, Malaysia, in the first mixed team event, Indonesia was defeated by China 0-3, finishing second in the team event; while in the individual event, Anthony Ginting was defeated by Shi Yuqi of China 0-2 (19-21, 15-21) in the semi-final, ending up third only.

    In mid-2014, Anthony Ginting represented Indonesia at the 2nd World Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, where he won the bronze medal after seeing off Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama 2-1 in the last eight and then losing to China’s Lin Guipu 1-2 in the semi-finals.

    In 2015, Anthony Ginting represented Indonesia in the Southeast Asian Games and helped the Indonesian team to beat the Malaysian national badminton team 3-2 in the semi-finals. In the final, he also helped Indonesia to knock off the Thailand National Badminton Team 3-2 on aggregate to win the gold medal in the team event.

    In May 2016, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting was named to the Indonesia national badminton team’s roster to play in the 2016 Thomas Cup as the third singles.

    In January 2018, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting played in the Indonesia Badminton Masters, winning his first opening match in the final with a 2-0 (21-13, 21-12) victory over Kazunori Sakai of Japan.

    On 17 November 2019, in the men’s singles final of the 2019 Badminton World Federation Hong Kong China Open, Jinting played against Hong Kong, China’s Lee Cheuk Yiu, and after a three-game match, Jinting finished second with a 1-2 overall match after a controversial final ball was awarded to Lee Cheuk Yiu.

    On 2 August 2021, he competed in the men’s singles bronze medal match in the badminton event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning the bronze medal over Guatemala’s Kevin Corden. On 17 October, in the final of the Thomas Cup badminton team event, Ginting’s Indonesian team of Alfran, Alianto and Jonatan won the title with a 3-0 victory over China.

    In the final of the 2022 Singapore Open Badminton Championships, Ginting broke a two-and-a-half year long individual tournament title drought since the January 2020 Indonesia Masters by defeating Kondo Naraoka of Japan 23-21, 21-17.

    World Ranking – Men’s Singles 9,  Week 29, 2024

    Olympic Points – Men’s Singles 7, 79701 points 

    Finals Ranking – Men’s Singles 19, 39110 points

     

    Equipment Used

    VOLTRIC Z-FORCE II; AXFORCE 100; AERONAUT 9000I; AERONAUT 9000; ASTROX 88D; BG66 ULTIMAX; AEROBITE; Li-Ning Line 1; AYAR ZN

    Major Achievements

    • 2024 Thomas Cup Men’s Team Runner-up Member
    • 2024 All England Badminton Open Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2024 Indonesia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finalist
    • 2023 Hong Kong Badminton Open Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2023 Indonesia Badminton Open Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2023 Singapore Badminton Open Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2023 Badminton Asia Championships Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2023 India Open Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Badminton World Finals Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2022 Hailu Badminton Open Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Singapore Badminton Open Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2022 Indonesia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2022 Thomas Cup Badminton Men’s Team Championships Runner-up
    • 2022 Swiss Open Badminton Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2021 YONEX Thailand Badminton Open Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2020 Thomas Cup Badminton Team Champion
    • 2020 Tokyo Olympics Badminton Men’s Singles 3rd Runner-up
    • 2020 Indonesia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2019 Badminton World Federation Year End Finals Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2019 Southeast Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Gold Medal
    • 2019 Hong Kong China Open Badminton Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2019 China Badminton Open Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2019 Australian Open Badminton Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2019 Sudirman Cup Mixed Team 3rd Runner-up Member
    • 2019 Singapore Badminton Open Men’s Singles Runner-up
    • 2019 Swiss Open Badminton Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2018 China Badminton Open Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2018 Asian Games Badminton Men’s Singles Bronze Medalist
    • 2018 Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Silver Medal
    • 2018 Thomas Cup Men’s Team Bronze Medal
    • 2018 Asian Badminton Championships Men’s Team Gold Medal
    • Indonesia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Champion 2018
    • 2017 Korea Badminton Super Tournament Men’s Singles Champion
    • 2017 Singapore Badminton Super Tournament Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2017 Swiss Badminton Golden Grand Prix Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • Thailand Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finals 2017
    • 2017 Malaysia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2016 Badminton Australia Superseries Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2016 Thomas Cup Men’s Team Runner-up
    • 2016 Badminton Asia Championships Men’s Team Champion
    • 2015 Indonesia Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2015 Hong Kong Badminton Super Tournament Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2015 Vietnam Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
    • 2015 Southeast Asian Games Badminton Men’s Team Champion
    • 2014 Youth Olympic Games Badminton Men’s Singles 3rd Runner-up
    • 2014 World Junior Badminton Championships Men’s Singles 3rd Runner-up
    • 2014 World Youth Badminton Championships Mixed Team Runner-up