Hosts China delivered a badminton masterclass on Sunday, storming to a 5-0 win against Algeria in their Sudirman Cup group stage opener in Xiamen! 🌟 The powerhouse team, aiming for a 13th title in the premier mixed-team tournament, left no room for doubt with standout performances across all matches.
World No. 1 mixed doubles duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin kicked things off with a decisive 21-11, 21-13 victory. 🏅 Wei later shared: "Team competitions feel electric—every point fuels the squad!" Top-ranked singles stars Wang Zhiyi and Shi Yuqi (a five-time Sudirman Cup veteran 🦸) extended China's lead with clinical 2-0 wins.
The victory parade continued as Paris Olympic gold medalists Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, plus debutants Chen Boyang and Liu Yi, sealed the sweep with flawless doubles performances. 🚀
Meanwhile, Thailand topped Group A with a 5-0 win over Hong Kong, China, while South Korea and Chinese Taipei claimed key victories in other groups. The tournament runs through May 4—stay tuned for more shuttle-smashing drama! 🌍🏆
