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Fei-Din Completes BWF World Tour Series
Goh Tze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani triumphed at the 2024 Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, becoming one of the rare men’s doubles pairs to complete the BWF World Tour Series.
This accomplishment marks victories across the BWF World Tour Super 300, 500, 750, and 1000 tournaments—a feat that not all top men’s doubles pairs have achieved.
In the Arctic Open (Super 500) final, they defeated top seeds Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen from Denmark, matching the record set by Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Rian Ardianto.
The Malaysian pair has already won the 2022 German Open (Super 300), 2023 US Open (Super 300), 2024 Japan Open (Super 750), and 2024 China Open (Super 1000).
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In the 2024 Arctic Open final at Vantaa Energia Arena, Fei-Din overcame a 15-21 first game loss to beat the Danish pair 21-15, 21-19.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s hopes for a second title at the Arctic Open were dashed when Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah failed to defeat top seeds Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning from China.
The Chinese duo, who had already claimed titles at the Malaysia Open, Indonesia Masters, and Japan Open earlier this year, displayed great composure in the final, winning 21-12 and 21-17 in just under an hour.
China secured a second title in the mixed doubles event with another victory by top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping.
Ranked No. 3 in the world, Feng/Huang had to battle hard for their victory against fellow Chinese pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin, with the intense match lasting over an hour.
Feng/Huang won the first game 21-18 but suffered a 6-21 loss in the second. However, they bounced back to take the third game 21-15, securing the title in front of the Finnish crowd.
Later, second seed Han Yue defeated Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon in the women’s singles final, giving China a third title in Finland.
The defending champion easily won 21-10, 21-13, claiming her title defense in just 39 minutes.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s All England champion Jonatan Christie fell short in the men’s singles final against Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei, ending his hopes of another BWF World Tour title.
Seventh seed Chou defeated fifth seed Jonatan 21-18, 21-17, securing his second BWF World Tour title of the year.
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Nur Izzuddin Rumsani
2024 Arctic Open Finals Results:
- Mixed Doubles:
  Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping (China) def. Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin (China) 21-18, 6-21, 21-15
- Women’s Singles:
  Han Yue (China) def. Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand) 21-10, 21-13
- Men’s Doubles:
  Goh Tze Fei / Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia) def. Kim Astrup / Anders Rasmussen (Denmark) 15-21, 21-15, 21-19
- Women’s Doubles:
  Liu Sheng Shu / Tan Ning (China) def. Pearly Tan / M. Thinaah (Malaysia) 21-12, 21-17
- Men’s Singles:
  Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei) def. Jonatan Christie (Indonesia) 21-18, 21-17
October 15, 2024
Taipei’s Strategy at the Macau Badminton Open
In this week’s neighboring Super 300 event, the Macau Badminton Open, Chinese Taipei (CT) impressively fielded 35 pairs across men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles categories. Out of the 12 women’s doubles pairs that competed in the main draw, five were from Taiwan, and three made it to the quarterfinals.
This means that Indian pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand managed to defeat two CT pairs in the past two days. However, they were knocked out in the semifinals by the third Taiwanese duo, Hsieh Pei Shan and Huang En-Tzu.
The Rise of Taipei’s Doubles Dominance
The athletes from East Asia, particularly from China, Taiwan, and Japan, have been quietly perfecting their skills in training over the past Olympic cycles. They enter tournaments in large numbers, advancing at an impressive speed while steadily climbing the rankings. The Taipei team, ranked 54th, might seem unthreatening when looking at the rankings, but this is misleading, as many of their athletes have been largely absent from the international stage until the start of the new Olympic cycle.
Many of these 35 players are either young athletes in their teens or early twenties, or second or third-tier players from Taipei’s “badminton factories.” Despite their lower world rankings, their technical skills and match levels can be formidable, especially when they compete as unseeded players.
A Tough Path for Treesa and Gayatri
At 21 years old, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have already been on the circuit for three seasons, drawing significant attention. While they were the top-seeded pair in the Macau draw, winning their first Super 300 title was far from easy.
In the semifinals, they faced a more experienced Taipei pair, the 8th-seeded Hsieh Pei Shan and Huang En-Tzu, against whom they had already lost twice in the past three months. Interestingly, in Macau, PV Sindhu had won three consecutive titles and a World Championship bronze before making her mark at the Olympics, when the event was still considered a beginner-level competition.
This year, however, Taipei’s development teams, including the gold medal-winning men’s doubles pair Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin, have shone particularly brightly on the international stage.
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Taipei’s Growing Force in Women’s Doubles
Although none of the CT women’s doubles pairs are ranked in the world’s top 25, five pairs have suddenly surged into the top 35. Macau is one of the earliest examples of China and Chinese Taipei’s strategy to showcase their sheer numbers on the world stage. Given their foundational skill level, this is a concerning trend. These players are currently hidden somewhere on page three of the rankings, but their jumps in the rankings can be as large as 19 or 38 places as they chase smaller titles.
In contrast, a few of the top women’s doubles pairs from China, Korea, and Japan, ranked in the top 15, are gradually retiring or being reshuffled. Beneath the surface, a new wave of young talents is emerging, not just from mainland China but also from a resurgent Taipei, looking to break into the spotlight.
The Challenge for India’s Doubles Teams
Ranked 23rd, the Indian team is still grappling with some minor issues but faces a stiff challenge in terms of playing style—faster, more aggressive, and more powerful. China’s rising stars, like Liu Sheng Shu (20) and Tan Ning (21), currently ranked third in the world, have redefined the game, making it fiercer than ever before. Much like the competition in semiconductor innovation, what happens in China today likely happened in Taiwan yesterday, and the results will be seen in the coming months—badminton follows the same trend.
India has four mixed doubles pairs, and while they haven’t performed poorly, they have not made significant progress in breaking into the top 50 (with eight pairs within the top 100). However, Olympian Tanisha Crasto has been showing promise in the mixed doubles category, a format more suited to her style. The Panda sisters, Rituparna and Swetaparna, ranked 47th, along with Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra, ranked 50th, have made earnest attempts but haven’t progressed much on foreign soil. The Indian team needs to deliver standout performances to advance.
Moving Forward: Treesa and Gayatri’s Determination
As for the Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand duo, while they haven’t had a standout breakthrough in India, they will need to rise to the challenge of facing strong opponents and adapt to setbacks caused by injuries. To achieve their best, they must perform at the highest level against these powerhouse teams.
GAYATRI GOPICHAND PULLELA
Treesa JOLLY
October 15, 2024
Lei Lanxi to Face Axelsen Again Next Week
China Secures 2 Titles and 3 Runner-Ups at the Hong Kong Open
On the evening of September 15, the 2024 China Hong Kong Badminton Open concluded with China’s national team, fielding a partial main lineup, claiming two championships and three runner-up finishes. On September 17, the Chinese team will head to Changzhou, Jiangsu, to compete in the China Open, one of the highest-level and richest prize money events in the BWF World Tour.
Lei Lanxi Falls Short Against Viktor Axelsen in Men’s Singles Final
In the men’s singles final, Chinese player Lei Lanxi, who reached his first BWF Super 500 final, faced off against Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen. The gap in skill between the two was evident, with Lei losing 9-21, 12-21, missing out on his first major tour title. Despite the defeat, Lei’s performance at the Hong Kong Open was commendable, especially his upset victory over Indonesian star Jonatan Christie in the semifinals.
Interestingly, Lei Lanxi’s first-round opponent at the upcoming China Open will be none other than Viktor Axelsen, the No. 2 seed. This means the two will clash twice in three days, and given the current circumstances, Lei will find it challenging to get past Axelsen.
Han Yue Wins Women’s Singles Title, Ending 11-Month Drought
In the women’s singles final, China’s Han Yue took on Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. Han won in straight sets, 21-18, 21-7, to secure her title and end an 11-month championship drought. Han Yue will face teammate Gao Fangjie in the first round of the China Open.
Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin Claim Mixed Doubles Title
China’s second title came in the mixed doubles event, where Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin defeated their compatriots Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping 2-0. As the third-ranked Chinese mixed doubles team, they upset the second-ranked team to claim the victory. In next week’s China Open, Jiang and Wei will face pairs from Malaysia and Chinese Taipei in the first round.
Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning Disappoint in Women’s Doubles Final
In the women’s doubles final at the Hong Kong Open, Paris Olympic silver medalists Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning struggled and lost 0-2 to Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie/Thinaah Muralitharan. The “Sheng-Tan” pair will have a bye in the first round of the China Open and will begin their campaign in the second round.
Men’s Doubles Remains China’s Weakest Event
Men’s doubles was the only event where no Chinese player made it to the final at the Hong Kong Open, highlighting China’s struggles in this category. However, there is hope as Olympic silver medalists and China’s top men’s doubles pair, Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang, will finally return to action after a series of post-Olympic activities and rest. As defending champions, they are the top seeds in the China Open and will face France’s Popov brothers in the first round.
September 18, 2024
China Open Kicks Off on Mid-Autumn Festival!
The final Super 1000 event of the 2024 BWF World Tour, the China Open, will kick off on September 17 in Changzhou, Jiangsu, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the latest information from the Chinese Badminton Association on September 16, and the draw released by the event organizers, China’s top women’s singles player and Tokyo Olympic champion, Chen Yufei, as well as Paris Olympic mixed doubles champions, Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong, will not be participating in this tournament. While fans may be disappointed by their absence, China’s objective remains unchanged: to achieve strong results in all five events, reach the finals in each, and secure as many titles as possible on home soil.
Following the Thomas and Uber Cup, this is the second top-level badminton event held in China this year, and the last Super 1000 event of the 2024 BWF World Tour. The China Open has attracted more than 200 top athletes from 21 countries and regions, with a total prize pool of $2 million, and increased ranking points. Unfortunately, the Chinese Badminton Association’s latest entry list, released on September 16, confirms that newly crowned Olympic mixed doubles champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will not participate, despite being listed as the top seeds on the initial draw just last week. Additionally, China’s top women’s singles player, Chen Yufei, will also be absent. Reports had suggested she would return at the China Open, but she has opted to protect her ranking after the Paris Olympics, and her participation was never confirmed. It is now official that Chen Yufei will continue to stay off the court.
Despite these absences, China is still sending a strong lineup, determined to perform well at this important home tournament.
China’s men’s singles players are led by Paris Olympic participants Shi Yuqi and Li Shifeng, with Lu Guangzu, Weng Hongyang, and Lei Lanxi also competing. On the international front, nearly all the world’s top players have arrived in Changzhou, including Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalists Viktor Axelsen, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, and Lee Zii Jia, as well as Kento Momota, Chou Tien-Chen, and others. It will be a tough battle for China to secure the men’s singles title.
In women’s singles, China’s Wang Zhiyi, Han Yue, Zhang Yiman, and Gao Fangjie are all placed in the top half of the draw, which is not an ideal situation. The top two seeds are Paris Olympic champion An Se-Young and Chinese Taipei’s veteran Tai Tzu-Ying, with Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi also in the mix. Apart from the injured Spanish player Carolina Marín and Chen Yufei, almost all of the world’s top female players are present.
In men’s doubles, all eyes are on the much-anticipated return of Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, the Paris Olympic silver medalists. The duo had missed the Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong Opens after the Olympics but are back on the court for this event, bolstering China’s hopes of claiming the men’s doubles title. They are also the reigning champions of this event and are aiming to defend their title. China’s other men’s doubles pairs include Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihang and Chen Boyang/Liu Yi.
In women’s doubles, the biggest change for China is the new pairing of Paris Olympic champion Jia Yifan with Zheng Yu. They are seeded fifth in this tournament, while Chen Qingchen is temporarily away from the team and will miss the event. On the morning of September 16, Jia Yifan and Zheng Yu began training to adapt to the court, and although this is their first time partnering, they are expected to improve their coordination as they go. Paris Olympic silver medalists Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning and the Chinese pair Li Yijing/Luo Xumin are also in the bottom half of the women’s doubles draw. Japan’s popular duo Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama, bronze medalists at the Paris Olympics, will also be competing.
In mixed doubles, despite the absence of Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong, China still has a strong chance of winning this event. The team’s second pair, Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping, the newly crowned Hong Kong Open champions Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, as well as Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui and Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi, all have great potential to contend for the title.
Lei Lan Xi
Zhang Chi
Wang Chang
September 18, 2024
Liang/Wang Duo Compete at China Open
The 2024 China Badminton Open will kick off on September 17, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, in Changzhou, Jiangsu. From this event onwards, the BWF will officially increase the world ranking points for the tournament, aligning them with the China Open’s Super 1000 status. The prize pool for the China Open is a staggering $2 million, far exceeding other tournaments of the same level. What excites Chinese fans even more is that Team China will be fielding most of its main players, including the highly popular Olympic men’s doubles silver medalists, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, who will return to the court after missing three post-Olympic events. China will also bring its strongest team across all categories.
This year’s China Badminton Open will be the first event under the BWF’s revamped points system. The new system aims to ensure a fairer relationship between prize money and ranking points for Super 1000 events. The four top-tier tournaments in the BWF World Tour include the Malaysia Open in January, the All England Open in March, the Indonesia Open in June, and the China Badminton Open in September. The BWF’s minimum prize money for Super 1000 tournaments is set at $1.3 million, but the China Open’s prize pool is a whopping $2 million, exceeding the standard by $700,000. This makes it the second highest-paying badminton tour event in the world, behind only the BWF World Tour Finals, which offers $2.5 million. The singles champion at the China Open will receive $140,000, while the doubles champions will earn $148,000, making it a highly lucrative competition.
In terms of ranking points, under the new system, the China Open champions will earn 13,500 points (up from 12,000), while runners-up will receive 11,500 points (up from 10,200). Semifinalists will get 9,500 points (up from 8,400), and quarterfinalists will earn 7,400 points (up from 6,600). This means that players who reach the semifinals at the China Open will accumulate more points than the champions of Super 500 events (9,200 points) and the runners-up of Super 750 tournaments (9,350 points). Even reaching the quarterfinals at the China Open will grant players more points than winning a Super 300 event (7,000 points), making this event highly attractive for players.
The China Open will also mark the first time Team China competes with a full squad following the Paris Olympics. As the host nation, with high ranking points and a significant prize pool, it’s a must-attend event for China’s top players. Originally scheduled to compete in the Hong Kong Open, men’s singles stars Shi Yuqi and Li Shifeng have withdrawn to focus on the China Open. Men’s doubles duo and Olympic silver medalists Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang will also make their comeback at the China Open after a series of off-court activities. Their participation is sure to draw significant attention from fans, given their soaring popularity after the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympic mixed doubles champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will headline the mixed doubles competition, while China’s No. 2 women’s doubles pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning will join forces once again. Newly crowned Olympic women’s doubles champion Jia Yifan will pair with Zheng Yu in this tournament.
Liang Wei Keng
Wang Chang
Shi Yuqi
September 18, 2024
Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin secure upset at Hong Kong open
Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin achieved an unexpected victory in the Mixed Doubles final at the 2024 Hong Kong Open, held at the Hong Kong Coliseum. They defeated the top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping in a tight match, winning 21-17, 21-19 to claim their fourth BWF World Tour title this year.
This win marks Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin‘s second Super500 title of the year, following their earlier triumph at the Australian Open in June. They had also won the Indonesia Open (Super1000) and Japan Open (Super750) earlier in the season.
In other results, Han Yue brought another title for China by winning the Women’s Singles. She defeated Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia with scores of 21-18, 21-7 in just 35 minutes. Han Yue, the third seed and world No. 7, faced minimal resistance in the final.
Indonesia faced setbacks in both finals, including the Men’s Doubles where Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani lost to South Korea’s Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae. The Korean duo, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, redeemed themselves after their loss at the Korea Open by securing their second BWF World Tour title of the year with a 21-13, 21-17 win.
In the Women’s Doubles, Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah triumphed over the world No. 3 pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning, winning 21-14, 21-14 to earn their third BWF World Tour title.
Finally, Olympic champion and world No. 2 Viktor Axelsen clinched the Men’s Singles title by defeating Lei Lan Xi of China 21-9, 21-12. This victory marks Axelsen‘s second BWF World Tour title this year, following his win at the Malaysia Masters.
Viktor Axelsen
Huang Dong Ping
Wei Ya Xin
Jiang Zhen Bang
September 17, 2024
No Promising Newcomers in Chinese Singles Yet
Following the conclusion of the Paris Olympics, the badminton world has now entered the Los Angeles cycle, with the Japan Open and Korea Open held successively. Although many of the stars who participated in the Paris Olympics were absent from these events, there were still many highlights. In this new cycle, young players have stepped onto the stage and begun showcasing their talents. The Chinese badminton team also used these two tournaments to experiment with new doubles pairings and provide young players with opportunities to gain experience.
At the Japan Open, the Chinese team won the women’s doubles and mixed doubles titles. In the Los Angeles cycle, China still boasts strong pairings in these two events. Olympic women’s doubles silver medalists, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, continued their strong form from Paris. As the second seeds, they advanced to the finals after defeating Malaysia’s top pair Chen Tang Jie and Thinaah Muralitharan, as well as Chinese teammates Jia Yifan and Li Wenmei in the quarterfinals. In the final, they faced top-seeded Korean duo Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee. The “Sheng-Tan” pair triumphed 21-18, 22-20, defeating their opponents again after a quarterfinal victory at the Olympics, securing their third title of the season. With their experience at the Olympics, the duo has become more mature and composed when facing difficult situations. Born in 2004 and 2003, respectively, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning have not only maintained their aggressive playing style but have also developed greater synergy. In the Los Angeles cycle, they are expected to become the leaders of Chinese women’s doubles.
In mixed doubles, the “post-2000s” pairing of Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin, already ranked fifth in the world during the Paris cycle, missed out on the Paris Olympics due to the strong competition from Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong and Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping. However, in the Los Angeles cycle, they have naturally become the new hope for Chinese mixed doubles. At the Japan Open final, they comfortably defeated Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet 21-12, 21-12, securing their third World Tour title of the year. Notably, with this victory, their world ranking is set to rise to third, and the Chinese mixed doubles team now occupies the top three spots in the latest world rankings released this week.
In addition to Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning and Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, many young players also made appearances in these two tournaments. In women’s doubles, Olympic champion Jia Yifan partnered with Li Wenmei at the Japan Open. Newly formed pairings, Kong Xianying/Zhang Shuxian, and Li Yijing/Luo Xumin, also competed at both the Japan and Korea Opens. In men’s doubles, post-2000s pairings such as Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihuan, Chen Boyang/Liu Yi, as well as newcomers Huang Di/Zhou Haodong, made their debut at the Korea Open. Besides Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, young mixed doubles teams like Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi, Guo Xinwa/Li Xi, and Zhou Zhihong/Yang Jiayi also tested their skills through match play, with hopes of developing better chemistry and deepening the talent pool for Chinese mixed doubles in the new cycle.
In singles, the Chinese team has yet to see any standout newcomers in these two tournaments. However, the men’s singles scene in the global badminton world has witnessed a youth storm. 19-year-old French player Christo Popov Lanier emerged as the biggest dark horse at the Japan Open, defeating top players like sixth-seed Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia, Indonesia’s Shesar Hiren Rhustavito, Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto, and China’s top player Shi Yuqi to reach the final. In the final, Lanier faced Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei, winning 21-17, 22-20 to claim the title, making him the biggest surprise of the first tournament in the new cycle.
September 5, 2024
Tan Ning
Character Introduction
Tan Ning, originally from Changsha, Hunan, is a national-level athlete.
In July 2012, she joined the Yongchun Sports School for Youth, and in October 2014, she was transferred to the Fujian Provincial Sports Team. In December 2015, representing Yongchun County, she participated in the 10th Quanzhou City Games, where she won first place in the Women’s Group A, Team Doubles, and Singles events.
In 2019, Tan Ning won the bronze medal in the Women’s Singles at the Asian Junior Badminton Championships.
On September 17, 2021, Tan Ning placed fourth in the Women’s Singles badminton event at the 14th National Games.
In February 2023, Tan Ning participated in the 2023 Asian Badminton Team Championships, helping the Chinese team defeat South Korea in the final to win the championship.
On August 3, 2024, Tan Ning, partnered with Liu Shengshu, won her first Olympic silver medal in the Women’s Doubles final at the Paris Olympics, losing 20-22, 15-21 to Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan.
World Ranking – Women’s Doubles 3, Week 36, 2024
Olympic Points – Women’s Doubles 3, 90581 points
Finals Ranking – Women’s Doubles 2, 63460 points
Equipment Used
ASTROX 100ZZ,VOLTRIC Z-FORCE Ⅱ,ASTROX 77 PRO,75TH 65Z2,NANOFLARE 800,SHB65Z3,SHB65Z3MEX,SHB65Z3W,Twister C7
Major Achievement
- 2024 Japan Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2024 Paris Olympics Badminton Women’s Doubles Silver Medalist
- 2024 Indonesia Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2024 Singapore Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2024 Uber Cup Women’s Team Champion Member
- 2024 Asian Badminton Championships Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2024 French Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2024 Indonesia Masters Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2024 Malaysia Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2023 BWF World Tour Finals Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2023 Kumamoto Japan Masters Badminton Women’s Doubles Runner-up
- 2023 Hylo Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2023 French Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2023 Arctic Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2023 Australian Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Runner-up
- 2023 U.S. Open Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2023 Orleans Masters Badminton Women’s Doubles Runner-up
- 2023 Spain Masters Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2023 Asian Badminton Championships Mixed Team Champion
- 2023 Thailand Masters Badminton Women’s Doubles Semifinalist
- 2022 Malaysia International Badminton Women’s Doubles Champion
- 2021 14th National Games Women’s Badminton Singles Fourth Place
- 2021 14th National Games Badminton Women’s Team Bronze Medalist
- 2021 National Badminton Championships Women’s Doubles Runner-up
- 2020 National Badminton Championships Women’s Team Champion
- 2019 Asian Junior Badminton Championships Women’s Singles Bronze Medalist
- 2019 National Youth Badminton Championships Girls’ Group B Singles Champion
- 2019 National Youth Badminton Championships Girls’ Group B Women’s Doubles Bronze Medalist
- 2018 National Badminton Championships Women’s Team Bronze Medalist
September 3, 2024
Shi Yuqi May Face Laniers Again This Week as New Stars Emerge in Badminton
1. Two Post-2000 Pairs Shine at Japan Open
The Paris Olympics have barely ended, and badminton has already entered a “youth storm” adjustment phase. Many seasoned players from the Olympics are taking a well-deserved break, while new stars are emerging like spring bamboo shoots, unstoppable!
In the Japan Open, most of the Olympic veterans from the Chinese team chose to stay home and recharge, sending only a few top players and young talents. Two pairs of “millennial babies” made it to the finals and clinched the titles. Especially the “Duck” pair—Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin—successfully achieved a “three consecutive championships” feat in this year’s tour, soaring up the world rankings. In tomorrow’s World Badminton Federation (BWF) rankings, the Chinese mixed doubles will occupy the top three spots.
Next, the “Holy Altar” pair—Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu—seems to have hit their stride this season, winning the silver medal in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics. This time, as the second seeds in the Japan Open, they defeated several strong opponents and, after the Olympics, overcame the Korean pair Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee to win the title.
2. French Teenager Laniers: The “Super New Star” of the Dark Horse
Speaking of dark horses, French teenager Laniers, 19, who is roughly contemporaneous with China’s Hu Zhe’an, has become a “bomb disposal expert” on the court. He has taken down top players such as Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, Indonesia’s Ziko, Japan’s Nishimoto Kenta, China’s Shi Yuqi, and Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen, eventually winning the men’s singles title in a stunning upset. Laniers has also reached the finals of the Super 500 Canada Open and the Super 750 Japan Open, while Hu Zhe’an is still making his way in international events, without qualification for higher-level tournaments. Shi Yuqi may face Laniers again in the second round of the Korean Open this week, making for an exciting rematch.

3. Pair Splits and Recombination: New Teams Making Waves
After the Olympics, many pairs have opted for a split and recombination, and the results have been strikingly immediate! The “Fangchen” pair, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, both sought new partners after their Olympic victory. Jia Yifan’s new partnership with Li Wenmei made an impressive debut by reaching the semifinals, though they ultimately fell short against the “Holy Stage” pair, their first collaboration reaching the top four is commendable.
Similarly, from Chinese Taipei, Li Yang retired after their Olympic win, and Wang Chi-lin teamed up with 21-year-old Chiu Hsiang-tung. This new duo defeated Indonesia’s Boe/Tan and is showing strong performance. Indonesian teams like Kurniawan/Maulana and Fikri/Marthin have also made it to the semifinals. It seems the trend of splitting and recombining pairs has swept through the badminton world. However, whether these new combinations can maintain or improve their performance remains to be seen.
August 28, 2024
August 13, 2024: Lack of Leading Figures Among Chinese Mens Badminton Players
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Chinese badminton team concluded their campaign with a total of 2 gold medals and 3 silver medals.
Before the Games began, the Chinese badminton team aimed to win all five gold medals in men’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, with world number one players or pairs in each event. Three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, the mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong lost to teammates Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping in the final, narrowly missing out on gold. This time, the “Yas” pair made thorough preparations and made a comeback, winning all six matches to secure the championship, completing a crucial piece of their career puzzle.

The women’s doubles final was an “internal” match between Chinese pairs. Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan eventually defeated their younger teammates Tan Ning/Liu Shengshu, compensating for their loss in the Tokyo Olympics final.
The men’s doubles competition was the most intense. Teams from China, Malaysia, India, and other countries had closely matched strengths, with victory largely depending on pre-match preparation and performance. Chinese pair Liu Yuchen/Ou Xuanyi failed to advance past the group stage, and although the world number one pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang reached the final, they ultimately fell short and had to settle for silver.
The performance of Chinese men’s singles players was unexpected. World number one Shi Yuki was in excellent form before the Olympics, having won several championships. However, in the men’s singles quarter-finals, Shi Yuki suffered a significant defeat to Thailand’s Kunlavut. Li Shifeng, the Hangzhou Asian Games champion, also underperformed and was eliminated in the Round of 16. This is the first time since the 2004 Athens Olympics that Chinese men’s singles has not reached the Olympic semi-finals.
The women’s singles performed better than the men’s. Chen Yufei and He Bingjiao both advanced from the group stage, meeting in the quarter-finals, where Chen Yufei lost to He Bingjiao, thus missing the chance for a repeat championship. In the women’s singles final, He Bingjiao faced world number one An Seyoung and was defeated due to a clear disparity in strength.
China’s badminton team has won the most Olympic gold medals in the history of the sport. At the 2012 London Olympics, the team achieved a clean sweep of all five gold medals. In the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, they secured two gold medals each. This time in Paris, their achievements are comparable to the previous two editions.
Over the past decade, badminton has rapidly developed worldwide, altering the competitive landscape. Teams from South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Denmark, and other countries have emerged with numerous talented players, diminishing China’s absolute dominance in any event. Especially in men’s events, China has been lacking a leading figure. Wang Chang commented in an interview with our reporter, “Competitive sports are always full of uncertainties. However, every Chinese athlete will strive for victory when they step onto the Olympic stage.”
August 13, 2024
Zhang Jun: Facing More Challenges Next Olympics, Giving More Opportunities to Young Players
After ten days of intense competition, five Olympic badminton gold medals were awarded at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris, with the Chinese badminton team (CBA) ultimately securing 2 golds and 3 silvers. Each medal comes with its own story, intertwining joy, growth, and regret for the CBA players.
From the distribution of medals and rankings, it is evident that traditional powerhouses like Indonesia and Japan were not as dominant as in the past, while teams from Thailand and India showed strong potential. Zhang Jun believes that in the next Olympic cycle, the CBA will face more challenges and will provide more opportunities for young players. He hopes the young players will grow quickly, catching up with and surpassing their predecessors.
It is encouraging to see that young CBA players have already made a name for themselves in this Olympics. The women’s doubles pair Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning and the men’s doubles pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang, both composed of post-2000s athletes, showed great promise. Liu and Tan defeated strong pairs from Korea and Japan in the knockout stages, while Liang and Wang staged multiple comebacks from deficits in both the group and knockout stages. Although they narrowly missed the gold in the finals, they displayed the spirit of men’s doubles and gained valuable experience. “There will be more finals waiting for us in the future. We’ll be back in the next Olympic final,” Wang Chang said.
Alongside joy and growth, the Paris Olympics also brought some regret for the CBA. Neither of the two men’s singles players reached the semifinals, falling short of expectations. Zhang Jun pointed out that the men’s singles players were not adequately prepared for the difficulties. For example, Shi Yuqi was in good form before the Olympics, defeating several main rivals and winning multiple titles, “but the Olympic stage is different.”
Additionally, in women’s singles, last Olympics champion Chen Yufei was eliminated in the quarterfinals by her teammate He Bingjiao. Zhang Jun expressed regret over her exit, attributing it to excessive pressure that prevented her from performing at her best. “Having experienced the baptism of the Olympic stage, I believe Chen Yufei will come back stronger. I trust she can overcome adverse situations and emotions. People grow gradually; you won’t always succeed, and you will face setbacks and failures. This is all normal.”
The conclusion of the badminton events at the Paris Olympics marks the beginning of preparations for the Los Angeles Olympic cycle. The blend of joy and regret forms the backdrop of daily life. The end signifies the past, and the CBA will carry diverse memories into the next phase.

August 7, 2024
No Missteps in the Final Step This Time
Three years ago, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan stood on the podium as favorites for the gold but ended up with a second-place finish.

This time, with just a month to go before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jia Yifan was hospitalized with pneumonia. “I spent a whole week in fear and pain,” she said. “It’s hard to imagine how I got through it.”
However, neither pneumonia nor anything else could stop Jia Yifan and Chen Qingchen from completing the final step of their journey, correcting the mistake they made last time.
In the finals, they faced their young compatriots Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, who are likely to be the successors of the women’s singles champions in the coming years.
The first game was a perfect example of women’s doubles at its best and showcased the significant progress Chen and Jia had made in building their psychological fortitude, making them difficult to break. Just as Jia overcame her illness to prepare for the Olympics, she and Chen refused to give up even when they were down four game points in the first game, causing their compatriots to lose crucial momentum.
Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning played intensely, showcasing their strong backcourt play and leading 20-16, which could have given them the first game. At this point, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan demonstrated their resilience. The top seeds scored six consecutive points, taking a commanding lead.
Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning continued to challenge until late in the second game, but Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan’s momentum was too strong to be stopped.

In the bronze medal match, Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida easily defeated Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan with a score of 21-11, 21-11.
“Last time, although we only got second place, we were content. Silver can only go to one person,” Jia Yifan said. “Of course, this time I got the gold medal, and compared to the last Olympics, I feel very calm today; back then, my emotions were more complicated.”
Jia Yifan went on to talk about the events during her hospitalization, which threatened her chance to compete in Paris.
“It’s unbelievable. A month ago, I was hospitalized, and this illness scared my compatriots. I had a high fever for four days and was diagnosed with white lung pneumonia.”
August 5, 2024