China's badminton stars delivered a masterclass at the BWF Thailand Open this weekend, with Chen Yufei and mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping claiming gold 🥇. Meanwhile, Malaysia stole the spotlight in doubles events, proving Asia remains a powerhouse in the sport!
Chen Yufei’s Comeback Trail
World No. 8 Chen Yufei dominated Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-16, 21-12 in the women’s singles final. The Olympic champion admitted she’s still rebuilding her speed post-injury: "I’m balancing rankings and physical health – no more all-night gaming energy here!" 🎮⚡
Mixed Doubles Drama
Feng/Huang survived a nail-biting 24-22 first game against younger compatriots Gao Jiaxuan/Wu Mengying. Huang praised the rookies: "They attacked like K-pop fans chasing a comeback – relentless!" 💥 The veterans ultimately sealed victory 21-16 in the second game.
Malaysia’s Doubles Dominance
Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan (women’s) and Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (men’s) gave Malaysia double reason to celebrate 🎉. Their wins over South Korean and Danish pairs highlighted Southeast Asia’s growing badminton influence.
Home Crowd Cheers
Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn brought the 🔥 in men’s singles, defeating Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in a three-game thriller to close the tournament.
