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.

Cheah Liek Hou Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome, Thanks Three Incredible Women in His Life

Kuala Lumpur: The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games men’s singles badminton (SU5 category) gold medalist Cheah Liek Hou and the last batch of the Malaysian Paralympics delegation have returned to Malaysia on Monday afternoon. Continue reading Cheah Liek Hou Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome, Thanks Three Incredible Women in His Life

Cheah Liek Hou to Donate Part of the RM 1.1 Million (USD $265,284) Reward to Charity

Kuala Lumpur: The curtain of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games has fallen, with fireworks lit up the sky during the closing ceremony of the Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Continue reading Cheah Liek Hou to Donate Part of the RM 1.1 Million (USD $265,284) Reward to Charity

Cheah Liek Hou Creates History, Wins First Badminton Gold Medal at 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games

Tokyo: Cheah Liek Hou created history on Saturday when he delivered a gold medal at the biggest stage to become not only the first gold medalist for the entire badminton event at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games but also winning the first gold medal in badminton for Malaysia at the Paralympics. Continue reading Cheah Liek Hou Creates History, Wins First Badminton Gold Medal at 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games

2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: Cheah Liek Hou Overcomes Spirited Challenge From Japan’s Taiyo Imai To Enter Semis

Tokyo: Japan’s World No. 5 men’s singles player in SU5 category (athletes in the SU5 category have impairments in their upper limbs such as a missing thumb which restricts grip and power of the stroke or loss of an arm due to amputation or nerve damage), Taiyo Imai, threw everything he possibly could at the six-time world champion, Cheah Liek Hou of Malaysia in the first set of their last Group B match on Friday. Continue reading 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: Cheah Liek Hou Overcomes Spirited Challenge From Japan’s Taiyo Imai To Enter Semis

Dheva Anrimusthi to Meet Suryo Nugroho In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Semis

Tokyo: The World No. 1 Dheva Anrimusthi and World No. 3 Suryo Nugroho have set up an all-Indonesian semi-final for the men’s singles SU5 category on Saturday after both overcame their respective opponents in their last Group A match on Friday. Athletes in the SU5 category have impairments in their upper limbs such as a missing thumb which restricts grip and power of the stroke or loss of an arm due to amputation or nerve damage. Continue reading Dheva Anrimusthi to Meet Suryo Nugroho In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics Semis

2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: Cheah Liek Hou Advances, Didin Taresoh Exits

Tokyo: Malaysia’s World No. 2 Paralympics badminton player in SU5 category (impairments in the upper limbs), Cheah Liek Hou, said he was struggling a little bit in his second Group B match on Thursday, but was able to confirm a semi-final spot of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Continue reading 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games: Cheah Liek Hou Advances, Didin Taresoh Exits

Badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics: Dheva Anrimusthi Advances to Semi-finals

Tokyo: Two Indonesian badminton players in the men’s singles SU5 (athletes in the SU5 category have impairments in their upper limbs such as a missing thumb which restricts grip and power of the stroke or loss of an arm due to amputation or nerve damage) have won their respective matches at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Thursday. Continue reading Badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics: Dheva Anrimusthi Advances to Semi-finals

Cheah Liek Hou Avoids Tough Group in Paralympics Draw

Tokyo: Malaysia’s World No. 2 Paralympics shuttlers in the SU5 category, Cheah Liek Hou, escaped tough opponents – World No. 1 Dheva Anrimusthi and World No. 3 Suryo Nugroho of Indonesia in the group stage of the Tokyo Paralympics, but will probably meet the Indonesians in the semi-finals and the final. Continue reading Cheah Liek Hou Avoids Tough Group in Paralympics Draw