Badminton powerhouse Malaysia aims for a hat-trick as they defend their Commonwealth Games mixed team gold medal. The Commonwealth Games, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July to 3 August, will feature badminton on all 11 days of the Games. Malaysia has won the mixed team event in the last two editions and is the top seed this year.
Malaysia’s Road to Victory
The mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games consists of a group stage followed by a knockout phase. Each tie is determined by best-of-five contests, featuring matches in each of the five categories. A total of 23 teams are participating, divided into six groups. The six group winners and two runners-up with the best records will advance to the knockout round.
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Malaysia secured the top seed with a combined total of 264,420 points from their top performers in the five individual categories. Lee Chong Wei leads the Men’s Singles category with 98,681 points, followed by Tee Jing Yi in Women’s Singles with 30,694 points. The Men’s Doubles pair, Hoon Thien How and Tan Wee Kiong, contribute 58,970 points, while Vivian Hoo and Woon Khe Wei shine in Women’s Doubles with 38,805 points. Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying complete the team’s success in the Mixed Doubles category, boasting 37,270 points.
The Contenders
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England, a multiple winner of the mixed team event, is seeded second with 207,449 points. India and Singapore hold the 3/4 seeds with 196,710 and 190,435 points, respectively.
England owes its high seeding to the strong pairs in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, with Chris Adcock and Andrew Ellis ranked No.13 and No.5, respectively, at the time of seeding. India has emerged as a Commonwealth Games power in the mixed team event, thanks to the stellar performances of Saina Nehwal, Kashyap Parupalli, and the Women’s Doubles duo Ashwini Ponnappa and Jwala Gutta. Singapore’s doubles combinations have been instrumental in securing their 3/4 seeding position.
The Road Ahead
Other teams in the seeding list include Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, followed by Wales, South Africa, Mauritius, Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ghana, Jamaica, Barbados, Kenya, Seychelles, Falkland Islands, Guernsey, Norfolk Islands, and Jersey. Botswana has withdrawn from the competition.
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The mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games has a rich history, with badminton making its debut in 1966. The event has been held at every edition since 1978, except for 1998 when the men’s and women’s team events were held separately.
FAQs
Q: How many teams are participating in the Commonwealth Games mixed team event?
A: A total of 23 teams are participating in the mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games.
Q: How is the mixed team event structured?
A: The mixed team event consists of a group stage followed by a knockout phase. Each tie is determined by best-of-five contests featuring matches in each of the five categories.
Q: Who are the top seeds for the mixed team event?
A: Malaysia is the top seed for the mixed team event at the Commonwealth Games.
Summary
Malaysia, the defending champion, aims to secure a hat-trick at the Commonwealth Games mixed team event. With an impressive lineup of top performers in each category, Malaysia has earned the top seed position. England, India, and Singapore are also strong contenders in the competition. The mixed team event features a group stage followed by a knockout phase, with 23 teams competing for the gold medal. Badminton has been a part of the Commonwealth Games since 1966, and the mixed team event has become a highlight of the Games. Stay tuned for thrilling matches and outstanding performances from the world’s best badminton players.
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