Chinese badminton star Chen Yufei delivered a thrilling performance at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in straight games (21-19, 21-13) to secure her spot in the semifinals! 🔥 The 2019 champion Yamaguchi pushed hard in the first game, but Chen's precision and grit sealed the deal—proving why she's a fan favorite. 🎯
Men's Singles Shakeup 🚨
In a major upset, world No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China fell to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in a nail-biting quarterfinal. After splitting the first two games (19-21, 21-13), Loh dominated the decider 21-16—a reminder that rankings don't always tell the full story. 💪
Doubles Domination 💥
Olympic gold medalists Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan cruised into the women’s doubles semis, while home duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang edged out Indonesia's pair in a tense men’s doubles clash. Mixed doubles top seeds Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin also advanced, keeping China’s medal hopes alive across multiple categories. 🏅
