Chinese badminton stars smashed records at the 2024 BWF Player of the Year Awards in Hangzhou, snagging six major trophies across categories! The victories highlight China’s growing dominance in the sport, with rising talents and seasoned athletes alike making waves.
Men’s Singles champ Shi Yuqi stole the spotlight, clinching his first year-end award after dethroning Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen as World No. 1. With four titles under his belt this year, Shi called the win \"recognition for my year’s worth of hard work.\" His secret? \"I was more spirited this year… and achieved good results.\"
Not to be outdone, China swept team categories: Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang (Men’s Doubles), Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (Women’s Doubles), and Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping (Mixed Doubles) all took home gold. Para-athletes Qu Zimo, Liu Yutong, and Li Fengmei also claimed top honors, proving China’s depth in the game.
South Korea’s An Se-young made history too, bagging two awards, including Players’ Player of the Year. \"I have so many people standing by me,\" she said, thanking her idol Lee Yong-dae. Meanwhile, France’s Alex Lanier scored the Rising Star title—a glimpse of badminton’s global future!
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The victories highlight China’s growing dominance in the sport, with rising talents and seasoned athletes alike making waves.
His secret? \"I was more spirited this year… and achieved good results.\"
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