BadmintonPlanet.com’s Top 10 Most-read Stories In 2021

Kuala Lumpur: As 2021 comes to an end and we are welcoming 2022, BadmintonPlanet.com decided to look back and see what badminton stories on our website garnered the most views and were the most popular with our readers.

Below are the top 10 most-read stories on BadmintonPlanet.com In 2021:

10: Lee Chong Wei, Viktor Axelsen, Loh Kean Yew, and Other Badminton Stars Send Warm Christmas Greetings to All

Lee Chong Wei sends Christmas greetings to all badminton fans. (photo: Lee Chong Wei's Instagram)
Lee Chong Wei sends Christmas greetings to all badminton fans. (photo: Lee Chong Wei’s Instagram)

9: Olympic Gold Medalist Markis Kido Passes Away

We are extremely saddened to hear this shocking news about Markis Kido. Our hearts go out to his family and supporters at this time of grief.(photo: Lars Baron /Getty Images)
We are extremely saddened to hear this shocking news about Markis Kido. Our hearts go out to his family and supporters at this time of grief.(photo: Lars Baron /Getty Images)

8: Ng Tze Yong Wins 2021 Belgian International

Ng Tze Yong wins 2021 Belgian International.
Ng Tze Yong wins 2021 Belgian International.

7: Loh Kean Yew Arrives in Singapore to Hero’s Welcome After Winning the BWF World Championships

Loh Kean Yew speaks to Singaporean media at Changi Airport. (source: Screenshot ST YouTube)
Loh Kean Yew speaks to Singaporean media at Changi Airport. (source: Screenshot ST YouTube)

6: Malaysia’s Men’s Singles Coach Hendrawan Brought to Tears in Interview

Hendrawan becomes emotional during an interview.(photo: Astro Nadi Arena)
Hendrawan becomes emotional during an interview.(photo: Astro Nadi Arena)

5: V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen Denies Chen Long to Win Olympic Gold

V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen (Center) denies Chen Long (Left) to win the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal. (photo: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen (Center) denies Chen Long (Left) to win the 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medal. (photo: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

4: China Wins Uber Cup For The 15th Time

Congratulations to China's women's team for winning their 15th Uber Cup title on Saturday.
Congratulations to China’s women’s team for winning their 15th Uber Cup title on Saturday.

3: Loh Kean Yew Completes Fairy-Tale Run by Winning the 2021 BWF World Championships

Loh Kean Yew (R) stuns the badminton world by winning the 2021 BWF World Championships.
Loh Kean Yew (R) stuns the badminton world by winning the 2021 BWF World Championships.

2: Tai Tzu Ying’s Father Slams Taiwan Government for Flying to Tokyo in Economy Class

Tai Tzu Ying is unhappy about the flight arrangement from Taiwan to Tokyo. (photo: Tai Tzu Ying's Intagram)
Tai Tzu Ying is unhappy about the flight arrangement from Taiwan to Tokyo. (photo: Tai Tzu Ying’s Intagram)

1: Indonesia Beats China 3-0 to Win Its 14th Thomas Cup Title

Indonesia beats China 3-0 to win its 14th Thomas Cup title on Sunday, in Aarhus, Denmark.
Indonesia beats China 3-0 to win its 14th Thomas Cup title on Sunday, in Aarhus, Denmark.

Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin Get Hero’s Welcome from Hometown Fans, Share Motivation with Young Badminton Players in Kinmen

Kinmen: Taiwan’s Tokyo Olympic men’s doubles gold medalists, Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin met with elementary and high school students from Kinmen county on Sunday, as part of their initiatives trying to give and contribute back to society. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin Get Hero’s Welcome from Hometown Fans, Share Motivation with Young Badminton Players in Kinmen

Viktor Axelsen’s Relocation to Dubai Draws Mixed Reactions

Copenhagen: When Viktor Axelsen brought home the Tokyo Olympics gold medal, the 27-year-old has cemented his status as Denmark’s sports hero. However, after announcing his relocation to Dubai last Monday, he seemed to have distanced himself from his fans, Denmark’s tax rules, and a very systematic badminton culture in Denmark which had nurtured many badminton legends such as Morten Frost, Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen, Peter Gade, and himself. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen’s Relocation to Dubai Draws Mixed Reactions

Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Endorsement Deals Gone Wrong

Taipei: Winning the Tokyo Olympics men’s doubles gold medalists has bolstered Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin’s status in Taipei, as they have been treated like star athletes and no matter where they go and what they do, they constantly become the center of attention. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Endorsement Deals Gone Wrong

Lee Yang & Wang Chi-lin, Each Receive USD $713,147 from the Taiwanese Government

Taipei: Winning an Olympic medal is a dream for Olympians, it marks the combination of all their hard work over the years, and for some countries, it also comes with a big payout. Continue reading Lee Yang & Wang Chi-lin, Each Receive USD $713,147 from the Taiwanese Government

Aaron Chia, Goh Liu Ying, Lee Meng Yean Receive Cash Rewards from the Melaka State Government

Melaka: Malaysia’s World No. 8 men’s doubles player, Aaron Chia, who won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games partnering Soh Wooi Yik, received a cash bonus of RM50,000 (USD $11,798) from the Melaka State Government on Wednesday. Continue reading Aaron Chia, Goh Liu Ying, Lee Meng Yean Receive Cash Rewards from the Melaka State Government

Chen Long Develops Foot Blisters at the Tokyo Olympics When Playing Against Lee Zii Jia

Beijing: China’s World No. 6 men’s singles player, Chen Long who won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, talked to Chinese media about some of his behind the scene stories during the Tokyo Games. Continue reading Chen Long Develops Foot Blisters at the Tokyo Olympics When Playing Against Lee Zii Jia

Susi Susanti Tosses Around The Idea of Switching Partners for Kevin Sukamuljo and Apriyani Rahayu

Jakarta: Indonesia’s badminton legend, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics women’s singles gold medalist said in an Instagram live on Monday that the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has to get better at preparing its badminton players for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Continue reading Susi Susanti Tosses Around The Idea of Switching Partners for Kevin Sukamuljo and Apriyani Rahayu

Tai Tzu Ying’s Facebook Post Drives the Most Interactions Worldwide During the 2020 Tokyo Games

Kuala Lumpur: Tai Tzu Ying’s Facebook post thanking everyone for their support after she lost her women’s singles final in Tokyo Olympics, received more than 1.36 million Facebook likes, the most for any Olympians over the course of the 2020 Tokyo Games. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying’s Facebook Post Drives the Most Interactions Worldwide During the 2020 Tokyo Games