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Teenage sensation Qu Zimo, known as the “Smiling Assassin,” is set to make waves in the world of wheelchair badminton. As the current world No. 1 in the men’s singles Wheelchair 1 (WH1) category, Qu is ready to take on the Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International 2019, serving as the test event for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
A Champion in the Making
Qu burst onto the scene after joining the national team in 2015. Since then, he has consistently defeated more experienced players to secure major titles. By his 18th birthday, Qu had already won three world titles at the TOTAL BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2019 in Basel, Switzerland. His victories include the men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles categories.
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A Challenging Field
In the upcoming tournament, Qu will face a formidable field of competitors. Notable players include Korea’s Lee Sam Seop, Lee Dong Seop, and Choi Jung Man, as well as Germany’s Thomas Wandschneider. In the men’s doubles, Qu and his partner Mai Jianpeng might potentially face-off against Korea’s Kim Junjung/Lee Dong Seop, whom they defeated in Basel for the world title.
Exciting Battles in the Making
Expect to witness thrilling matches in the men’s singles as well. Wheelchair 2 (WH2) world champion Kim Jungjun will be looking to set up an epic final against his long-time friend and rival Chan Ho Yuen from Hong Kong China. Meanwhile, in the women’s events, Liu Yutong, another Chinese teenage world champion, holds the top seed in the WH1 category. Local favorite Sarina Satomi from Japan and world champion Valeska Knoblauch from Germany are set to vie for the title in the WH2 category.
Satomi will also team up with Yuma Yamazaki in the women’s doubles WH1-2, where they will face tough competition from Thailand’s Sujirat Pookkham/Amnouy Wetwithan or Liu Yutong/in Menglu.
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A Balanced Competition
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While China and Japan dominate the wheelchair categories, the standing categories promise an equally exciting competition. Lucas Mazur, the top seed in the men’s singles Standing Lower 4 (SL4), will face strong contenders from India, including Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, Sukant Kadam, and the returning Tarun Tarun, who is making a comeback after a knee injury sustained at the World Championships.
India also poses a threat in the men’s singles Standing Lower 3 (SL3) with Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar, while Indonesia’s Suryo Nugroho is expected to shine in the Standing Upper 5 (SU5) category in the absence of world champion Dheva Anrimusthi.
Witness the Action
The Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International 2019 will showcase thrilling matches from November 13 to 17 at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the future stars of wheelchair badminton in action.
FAQs
Q: Where is the Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International 2019 taking place?
A: The tournament will be held at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
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Q: Who are some of the top contenders in the men’s singles standing categories?
A: Some of the top contenders include Lucas Mazur in the Standing Lower 4 (SL4) category and Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar in the Standing Lower 3 (SL3) category.
Q: Which players should we look out for in the women’s events?
A: Keep an eye on Liu Yutong, the top seed in the WH1 category, and Sarina Satomi, a local favorite in the women’s doubles WH1-2.
Conclusion
The Hulic Daihatsu Japan Para Badminton International 2019 promises to be an exhilarating event, showcasing the extraordinary talents of wheelchair badminton players from around the world. Join us in celebrating the passion, skill, and determination of these athletes as they compete for glory on the international stage.
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