The Universiade Gwangju 2015 saw some surprising upsets as defending champions Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk and Lee Yong Dae/Ko Sung Hyun were eliminated from the tournament. Despite high expectations, Lee/Ko were defeated by China’s Zhang Wen and Wang Yilv in the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Saensomboonsuk, the defending Men’s Singles titlist, also faced defeat against Jeon Hyeok Jin.
However, there were still some impressive performances from other players. Lee/Ko’s compatriots Kim Gi Jung/Kim Sa Rang secured a victory over Nikita Khakimov/Vasily Kuznetsov from Russia. In addition, Thailand’s Bodin Issara/Nipitphon Puangpuapech and Malaysia’s Juan Shen/Mohamad Arif Abdul Latif emerged as winners in their respective matches.
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Moving forward in the tournament, Jeon Hyeok Jin will face Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen, while Son Wan Ho will face Hsu Jen Hao, another player from Chinese Taipei. In the Women’s Singles category, defending champion Sung Ji Hyun had no trouble reaching the semi-finals, winning her match against Japan’s Miyuki Kato. Another Japanese player, Shiho Tanaka, surprised China’s Hui Xirui in a closely contested match.
Furthermore, the Women’s Doubles event witnessed a thrilling match between local hopefuls Lee So Hee/Shin Seung Chan and Thailand’s Chayanit Chaladchalam/Phataimas Muenwong. The Korean pair had to fight hard to secure their victory after losing the first game. In the end, they emerged triumphant with a final score of 21-23, 21-16, 21-12. They will now face Japan’s Miki Kashihara/Miyuki Kato in the next round, while China’s Yu Xiaohan/Ou Dongni will compete against another Korean pair, Go Ah Ra/Yoo Hae Won.
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In the Mixed Doubles event, Chinese Taipei’s Chiang Kai-Hsin/Lu Ching-Yao caused an upset by defeating Ko Sung Hyun/Yoo Hae Won. They will now face their compatriots Tseng Min Hao/Hsieh Pei Chen in the semi-finals. The second semi-final will be an all-Korean affair, featuring Kim Sa Rang/Go Ah Ra against Kim Gi Jung/Shin Seung Chan.
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FAQs
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Q: Who were the defending champions in the Universiade Gwangju 2015?
- A: Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk and Lee Yong Dae/Ko Sung Hyun were the defending champions in the tournament.
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Q: Who caused a major upset in the Men’s Doubles category?
- A: China’s Zhang Wen and Wang Yilv defeated the defending champions Lee Yong Dae/Ko Sung Hyun.
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Q: Who will Jeon Hyeok Jin face in the next round?
- A: Jeon Hyeok Jin will face Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei.
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Q: Which Korean player reached the semi-finals in the Women’s Singles category?
- A: Sung Ji Hyun, the defending champion, reached the semi-finals.
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Q: Which country has secured a place in the Mixed Doubles final?
- A: Chinese Taipei has assured themselves a place in the final.
Conclusion
The Universiade Gwangju 2015 has seen some unexpected outcomes as defending champions faced defeat in various categories. However, there have also been remarkable performances from other players, adding excitement and anticipation to the tournament. Stay tuned for more updates on Carnegiecentre.
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