The Youth Olympic Games 2014 in Nanjing will provide another opportunity for the stars of the World Junior Championships to shine. Players like Lin Gui Pu of China and Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, who were singles champions at the World Junior Championships, are among the favorites. However, there are other talented players who missed their chance earlier this year and are eager to make the most of this opportunity.
Exciting Battles Await
In the World Junior final, Lin Gui Pu emerged as the winner against his compatriot and top seed Shi Yuqi. They will once again face each other, but there is still a long way to go before their expected rematch in the final. The tournament format includes a group stage followed by a knock-out stage. The top players from each of the eight groups in both singles and mixed doubles events will progress to the quarter-finals.
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Shi Yuqi, in Group A, will have to contend with Singapore’s Bernard Ong, Korea’s Seo Seung Jae, and Ghana’s Abraham Ayittey. If he tops Group A, he may face Germany’s Max Weisskirchen from Group B in the quarter-finals. Group B also includes Alex Vlaar from the Netherlands, Tanguy Citron from France, and Andraz Krapez from Slovenia.
Malaysia’s hopes are pinned on Cheam June Wei, who reached the quarter-finals at the World Junior Championships. Cheam is expected to top Group C and face Vietnam’s Pham Cao Cuong (5/8) in the quarter-finals. However, Cuong will face tough competition from India’s Aditya Joshi, Serbia’s Dragoslav Petrovic, and Ukraine’s Ruslan Sarsekenov in Group D.
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If Lin Gui Pu tops Group H, he could potentially face Hong Kong’s promising prospect Lee Cheuk Yiu from Group G in the quarter-finals. He may also face tough opponents like Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama from Group E, Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting, or Sri Lanka’s Sachin Premashan Dias from Group F.
Akane Yamaguchi’s Quest for Gold
In the Women’s Singles category, Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, the top seed, is a strong contender for the gold medal. With two World Junior titles under her belt, Yamaguchi will not underestimate the competition in her group. Danish player Mia Blichfeldt, Sri Lanka’s Thilini Pramodika Hendahewa, and Chlorie Cadeau from Seychelles will be challenging opponents in Group A.
Group B could see a showdown between India’s Ruthvika Shivani (5/8) and Indonesia’s Ruselli Hartawan. China’s Qin Jingjing from Group C is also a player to watch, as she could pose a significant challenge to Yamaguchi in their expected semi-final clash.
Thailand’s Busanan Ongbumrungpan, a familiar face at the senior level, will be aiming to redeem herself after her quarter-final loss at the World Juniors. Ongbumrungpan is expected to top Group F and could potentially face Germany’s Luise Heim in the quarter-finals.
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World Junior Championships finalist He Bing Jiao from China, seeded 2nd, will seek revenge for her loss against Yamaguchi. Lee Chia Hsin from Chinese Taipei and Liang Xiaoyu from Singapore are among the players who could cause upsets in the tournament.
Mixed Doubles: Unpredictable Matches
The Mixed Doubles category at the Youth Olympic Games is likely to produce unexpected results. This is because the event, which is debuting at the Games, pairs up the 64 singles players with partners from other countries. The pairs were determined through a random draw. As a result, the Mixed Doubles category is the least predictable of the three categories, as players must quickly establish chemistry with partners they have never played with before.
Some exciting partnerships to watch out for include top seeds Ruslan Sarsekenov from Ukraine and Akane Yamaguchi from Japan, Anthony Ginting from Indonesia and Katarina Beton from Slovenia, Kanta Tsuneyama from Japan and Lee Chia Hsin from Chinese Taipei, Sachin Premashan Dias from Sri Lanka and He Bing Jiao from China, and Alex Vlaar from the Netherlands and Janine Lais from Austria.
FAQs
Q: What is the format of the Youth Olympic Games badminton tournament?
A: The tournament consists of a group stage followed by a knock-out stage. The top players from each group progress to the quarter-finals.
Q: Who are the top contenders in the Men’s and Women’s Singles categories?
A: Lin Gui Pu from China and Akane Yamaguchi from Japan are among the favorites in their respective categories.
Q: What makes the Mixed Doubles category unique in this tournament?
A: The Mixed Doubles category pairs up singles players with partners from other countries through a random draw, making it the least predictable category.
Q: Are there any notable partnerships to look out for in the Mixed Doubles category?
A: Some exciting partnerships include Ruslan Sarsekenov and Akane Yamaguchi, Anthony Ginting and Katarina Beton, and Kanta Tsuneyama and Lee Chia Hsin, among others.
Conclusion
The Youth Olympic Games 2014 in Nanjing will showcase the talents of the world’s top junior badminton players. With intense battles expected in the Men’s and Women’s Singles categories, as well as the unpredictable nature of the Mixed Doubles category, fans can look forward to thrilling matches and potential upsets. Stay tuned to the Carnegiecentre for the latest updates and results from the tournament.
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