Gold Coast: Besides Sung Ji-hyun, the South Korea has chosen a young and relatively inexperienced team to take on badminton powerhouse China in the Sudirman Cup final. The gamble paid off when Korea came from 2-1 down to beat China 3-2 to win their first Sudirman Cup since 2003 at Australia’s Gold Coast on Sunday. Continue reading South Korea shock China to win first Sudirman Cup since 2003
Category: 2017 Sudirman Cup
China survive Sudirman Cup scare, to meet Korea in the final
Gold Coast: Ten-time Sudirman Cup winners China was pushed to the fifth match, before women’s doubles pair Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan pulled off a huge upset to beat World No. 1 Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi of Japan 21-12, 21-19 to clinch the victory point for China. Continue reading China survive Sudirman Cup scare, to meet Korea in the final
Lee Chong Wei’s win not enough to carry Malaysia into Sudirman Cup semis
Gold Coast: Malaysia fell short of their goal of reaching the Sudirman Cup semi-finals as they lost to Japan 1-3 in the quarter-finals on Friday. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei’s win not enough to carry Malaysia into Sudirman Cup semis
Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing’s incredible racquet exchange go viral on social media (video)
Gold Coast: Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair of Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing put on the most amazing and thrilling badminton shots ever during Malaysia’s last Group tie against Japan at the 2017 Sudirman Cup on Wednesday. Continue reading Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing’s incredible racquet exchange go viral on social media (video)
Thailand upset Denmark to play South Korea in Sudirman Cup semis
Gold Coast: Thailand’s scratch women’s doubles pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai became the unlikely Sudirman Cup heroes when they shocked World No. 2 women’s pair Kamilla Rytter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen 21-15, 21-12 in 44 minutes to lift Thailand into the Sudirman Cup semi-finals. Continue reading Thailand upset Denmark to play South Korea in Sudirman Cup semis
Malaysia go down to Japan 2-3 in group stage, to play Japan again in Sudirman Cup knock out stage
Gold Coast: Throughout the week, the Malaysian camp including the players, the coaches and the staff were all saying the team was in high spirit, but the Malaysian team had a reality check on Wednesday where they went down 2-3 to Japan in the last Group 1C tie. Continue reading Malaysia go down to Japan 2-3 in group stage, to play Japan again in Sudirman Cup knock out stage
Malaysia defeat Germany 5-0 in Sudirman Cup opener
Gold Coast: Malaysia secured a spot in the final 8 of the 2017 Sudirman Cup after it outlasted Germany 5-0 in the first Group 1C tie on Tuesday. Continue reading Malaysia defeat Germany 5-0 in Sudirman Cup opener
The Magnificent Seven of Badminton
Gold Coast: Sung Ji Hyun (Korea), PV Sindhu (India), Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen (China), Jonatan Christie (Indonesia), Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi (Japan) were taking some well-deserved relaxation time from the Sudirman Cup competition to relax Relax on the Surfers Paradise Beach in Gold Coast, Australia. Continue reading The Magnificent Seven of Badminton
Shi Yuqi – I Believe I Can Fly!!
Gold Coast: World No. 5 men’s singles player Shi Yuqi of China was taking a break from the 2017 Sudirman Cup training to enjoy the most exhilarating adventure experience on the Gold Coast – SkyPoint. Continue reading Shi Yuqi – I Believe I Can Fly!!
Sudirman Cup: Viktor Axelsen lifts Denmark over India
Gold Coast: Denmark had to shake off the rust on Monday before posting a difficult mixed doubles victory in their 2017 Sudirman Cup tie against India, with Joachim Fischer Nielsen/Christinna Pedersen posted a 21-15, 16-21, 21-17 win against Ashwini Ponnappa/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in 70 minutes. Continue reading Sudirman Cup: Viktor Axelsen lifts Denmark over India