The BWF World Championships 2015, set to take place in Jakarta, have announced defending singles champions Chen Long and Carolina Marin as the top seeds. With the draw scheduled for today at 11 am local time, fans are eager to see how the tournament unfolds.
Chen Long: A Dominant Force
Chen Long, from China, has been in exceptional form, securing his position as the number one seed. Thanks to his consistent performances throughout the year, including victories at the Yonex All England, Maybank Malaysia Open, and The Star Australian Open, Chen has amassed an impressive 95,900 points. He currently sits comfortably ahead of Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen, who holds the second spot with 72,367 points.
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Women’s Singles: A Fierce Battle
Spain’s Carolina Marin, the defending champion in Women’s Singles, shares an identical record with Chen Long, having also won three Superseries titles this year. However, the competition for the top spot in Women’s Singles is intense, with India’s Saina Nehwal and China’s Li Xuerui hot on Marin’s heels. Nehwal, with 79,191 points, is just 1,421 points behind Marin.
Men’s and Women’s Singles Seeds
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The Men’s Singles seeds include notable players such as Kento Momota of Japan and India’s Kidambi Srikanth, ranked third and fourth respectively. On the other hand, Women’s Singles seeds feature players like Li Xuerui of China, Ratchanok Intanon from Thailand, and India’s PV Sindhu. All eyes will be on these talented athletes as they compete for the championship title.
Doubles: A Display of Skillful Partnerships
In the Men’s Doubles category, defending champions Ko Sung Hyun and Shin Baek Choel from Korea are seeded seventh. They will face stiff competition from other talented pairs, including Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong, who currently lead the standings.
Meanwhile, in Women’s Doubles, Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi of Japan have claimed the top seed position after their victory at the India Open. They will be challenged by pairs like Luo Ying and Luo Yu from China and Denmark’s Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen.
Mixed Doubles: A Battle for Supremacy
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Chinese pair Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei dominate the Mixed Doubles category, earning the number one seed. Xu Chen and Ma Jin, also from China, hold the second seed position. However, athletes like Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir from Indonesia, as well as Denmark’s Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen, are strong contenders.
FAQs
Q: When and where will the BWF World Championships 2015 take place?
A: The BWF World Championships 2015 will be held in Jakarta.
Q: Who are the top seeds in Men’s Singles?
A: Chen Long from China is the top seed in Men’s Singles.
Q: Who are the top seeds in Women’s Singles?
A: Carolina Marin from Spain holds the top seed in Women’s Singles.
Q: Who are the defending champions in Mixed Doubles?
A: Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei from China are the defending champions in Mixed Doubles.
Conclusion
The BWF World Championships 2015 promises to be an exciting tournament, with top players from around the world vying for the championship titles in various categories. Fans can expect intense matches, skillful displays of badminton, and unforgettable moments on the court. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the official Carnegiecentre website.
Text by Dev Sukumar | Badmintonphoto
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