Having been considered the successors for quite some time, Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen’s ascension to World champions not only saved China from an embarrassing defeat but also leveled the playing field against Japan, who had already won two titles. In a thrilling fifth final between the badminton powerhouses, Li and Liu delivered a remarkable performance, defeating Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda and securing two gold medals for China.
The victory was well-deserved for the young Chinese duo, known for their attacking intensity and ability to play error-free badminton for extended periods. Mentally tough, they proved their resilience in the TOTAL BWF Thomas Cup final, coming back from two match points down to win the tie against Japan.
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Their mental strength was put to the test once again in the World Championships final as they found themselves trailing 16-19 in the second game. However, Li and Liu displayed composure and turned the tables, capitalizing on the Japanese pair’s mistakes under pressure.
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The Men’s Doubles category witnessed several surprises throughout the week. Notably, Olympic bronze medalists Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge from England were eliminated in the first round by India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Additionally, Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han from Chinese Taipei were defeated by Scotland’s Alexander Dunn and Adam Hall.
Chinese Taipei’s misfortune continued as Lee Jhe-Huei and Lee Yang, seen as potential medalists, crashed out in the second round against Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Liao Min Chun and Su Ching Heng also suffered a defeat in the third round. However, Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin managed to advance to the semi-finals, providing some solace for Chinese Taipei.
The biggest upset of the tournament involved the highly favored Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo from Indonesia. Despite their remarkable record leading up to the event, winning eight out of their last ten tournaments, the Indonesians failed to perform at their best in Nanjing. They narrowly escaped defeat in the second round against China’s Han Chengkai and Zhou Haodong but ultimately fell to Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda, a pair they had struggled against in previous matches.
The Indonesians couldn’t find a way past the quick-footed and defensively strong Japanese duo, losing 21-19 21-18. Other Indonesian pairs, including Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, also suffered early exits at the hands of Kamura and Sonoda, as did Berry Angriawan and Hardianto Hardianto against Takuto Inoue and Yuki Kaneko.
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Denmark’s Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen, a prominent pair in the men’s doubles, were defeated by Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin in the third round. Malaysia, meanwhile, showcased promising performances and came close to securing a medal. Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong put up a strong fight against the eventual champions but were ultimately undone by their own service errors. Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen capitalized on a crucial mistake by Tan in the third game, clinching victory in one of the most closely contested matches of the tournament.
Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik were among the surprise packages of the Championships, reaching the quarter-finals after defeating Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. However, their journey came to an end against Li and Liu. Denmark’s only representatives in the quarter-finals were Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding, who were defeated by defending champions Zhang Nan and Liu Cheng in a thrilling three-game battle.
Overall, the BWF World Championships showcased thrilling matches, unexpected outcomes, and outstanding performances from talented badminton players. China’s victory in the Men’s Doubles category not only ensured their parity with Japan but also established Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen as deserving World champions.
FAQs
Q: How many gold medals did China win in the BWF World Championships?
A: China won two gold medals in the tournament.
Q: What was the highlight of Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen’s performance?
A: Li and Liu showed remarkable mental strength and resilience, coming back from two match points down to win the TOTAL BWF Thomas Cup final against Japan.
Q: Who were the surprise packages in the Men’s Doubles category?
A: Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik from Malaysia were among the surprise packages, reaching the quarter-finals with their impressive performances.
Summary
The BWF World Championships witnessed thrilling matches and surprising outcomes. Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen’s victory in the Men’s Doubles final saved China from an embarrassing defeat and leveled the playing field against Japan. With two gold medals, China showcased their strength and talent in badminton. The tournament also saw unexpected upsets, with highly favored pairs such as Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo from Indonesia failing to perform at their best. The championships highlighted the mental strength and resilience of Li and Liu, who came back from two match points down to win in a previous tie against Japan. Overall, the BWF World Championships displayed the incredible skill and determination of the world’s top badminton players.
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