China dominated the badminton court at the Hong Kong Open, clinching two titles in a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats! 🌟 Held in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the event saw fierce competition across five categories, with Chinese athletes proving their mettle.
Han Yue, the No. 3 seed, delivered a stellar performance in the women's singles final, defeating Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-18, 21-7. 🎯 This marks China's first win in the category since Chen Yufei's 2019 victory. \"It wasn't easy—she pushed me hard,\" Han told reporters. \"But preparation paid off!\" 💪
The mixed doubles final turned into an all-China showdown! Second-seeded duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin outplayed top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping in a nail-biting 21-19, 21-19 match. 🏓 Fun fact: Wei now has back-to-back Hong Kong Open wins—last year she triumphed with partner Guo Xinwa. Talk about a dynamic duo! 🔥
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