Japan’s badminton queen Akane Yamaguchi cruised to her third World Championships title Sunday, defeating China’s Chen Yufei in a bittersweet final overshadowed by injury. Chen, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist, battled through eight painkillers after twisting her ankle in the semifinals but struggled to match Yamaguchi’s razor-sharp precision. The 21–9, 21–13 scoreline left fans wondering: What could’ve been? 😢
🇲🇾 Malaysia Makes Mixed Doubles History
In a David vs. Goliath upset, Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei stunned China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 21–15, 21–14 to claim their country’s first-ever mixed doubles world championship gold! 🥇 The win sparked celebrations across Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia cemented its badminton legacy.
🇰🇷 Korean Duo Reigns in Men’s Doubles
South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae lived up to their top-seed status, overpowering China’s debutants Chen Boyang and Liu Yi 21–17, 21–12. The victory marks a triumphant comeback for Korean badminton on the global stage. 🎯
While injuries dampened some moments, the championships proved why badminton remains one of Asia’s most thrilling sports sagas. Who’s ready for Paris 2024? 🇫🇷✨
