China Storms Into Sudirman Cup Final, Eyes Record 14th Title
XIAMEN, China – In a commanding performance, defending champions China surged past Japan 3-0 in the semi-finals of the badminton Sudirman Cup, delighting the home crowd and inching closer to an unprecedented 14th title.
Mixed Doubles Duo Sets the Tone
World number two pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping kicked off China’s victory with a dominant 21-11 21-17 win over Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Arisa Igarashi in the mixed doubles. The Chinese duo displayed exceptional skill and teamwork, setting the stage for an overwhelming team victory.
Shi Yuqi Crushes Naraoka in Men’s Singles
Top seed Shi Yuqi then handed China a 2-0 lead following his resounding 21-8 21-16 triumph over eighth-ranked Kodai Naraoka in the men’s singles. The Chinese star exhibited relentless attacking play, keeping Naraoka at bay throughout the match.
Chen Yufei Holds Nerve Against Yamaguchi in Women’s Singles
Japan showed resilience in the women’s singles, with Akane Yamaguchi pushing Olympic champion Chen Yufei to three games. However, Chen maintained her composure to secure a hard-fought 17-21 21-9 21-16 victory, sealing China’s spot in the final.
China, with a staggering 13 Sudirman Cup titles under their belt, will now face either four-time champions South Korea or 1989 winners Indonesia in the final, as the two teams square off later today.
“China have won the biennial mixed team championship 13 times.”
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The Sudirman Cup, introduced in 1989, is the world men’s and women’s mixed team championship in badminton. The biennial event features 12 teams competing for the prestigious title named after Indonesia’s first president, Ir. Soekarno.
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