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China and Denmark showcased their badminton prowess in the thrilling finale of the 2012 badminton season at the CR Land BWF World Superseries Finals in Shenzhen, China.

Denmark’s Victories

Denmark emerged victorious in two categories – the Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles. The duo of Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen showcased their skills in the second half of 2012, impressing with their semi-final performances at the Olympics and Hong Kong Open. In this tournament, they remained unbeaten in their group matches and yesterday’s semi-final. Their confidence soared after defeating Olympic champions Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei, leading to their triumph in the Mixed Doubles. With sharp and steady play, Fischer and Pedersen overcame the Chinese adversaries, securing a comfortable win with a score of 17-21 21-12 21-14.

Denmark’s second victory came in the Men’s Doubles, where Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen triumphed over Japanese pair Hiroyuki Endo/Kenichi Hayakawa. Boasting their European champion status, Boe and Mogensen unleashed their height advantage and powerful shots, leaving the opponents on the defensive. The exhilarating final point prompted them to break into the widely recognized ‘Gangnam Style’ dance, a celebration of their third consecutive win in the BWF World Superseries Finals.

Women’s Doubles Clash

In the Women’s Doubles category, European champions Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl faced a formidable challenge against world champions Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli. Despite their previous encounters ending in defeat, Pedersen and Juhl remained determined. However, the world champions displayed their resilience by dominating the match, securing a victory of 21-16 21-14 in just 34 minutes. Pedersen and Juhl initially took the lead but were unable to maintain their momentum against the powerful smashes of Yu and the relentless play of Wang.

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Finals Highlights

  • Olympic champion Li Xuerui continued her spectacular performance in 2012 by securing her eighth title. She defeated fellow compatriot Wang Shixian with a score of 21-9 15-4 (retd). Li’s remarkable achievement included an astonishing 56 wins out of 61 matches throughout the year.
  • World No. 2 Chen Long secured his third consecutive title by defeating compatriot Du Pengyu with a score of 21-12 21-13. Chen’s exceptional form continued with his victory in 23 out of his last 24 matches. Interestingly, the only match he lost was in the semi-finals of the Denmark Open against Du.

For the full list of results, click here.

FAQs

  • Q: Who were the champions in the Men’s Doubles category?
    A: Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen emerged as champions in the Men’s Doubles category.

  • Q: How many titles did Li Xuerui win in 2012?
    A: Li Xuerui secured an impressive eight titles in 2012.

  • Q: Who won the Women’s Singles category?
    A: The Women’s Singles category was won by Li Xuerui.

Conclusion

The 2012 badminton season concluded with an exhilarating showdown at the CR Land BWF World Superseries Finals. China and Denmark showcased their badminton prowess, leaving fans amazed by their skills and determination. With thrilling matches and impressive performances, the tournament marked a fitting end to an eventful badminton season.

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