Tag: 2021 Sudirman Cup

Shi Yuqi Tops Kento Momota, China Beats Japan to Win Its 12th Sudirman Cup Title

Vantaa: Shi Yuqi who stunned Kento Momota in the 2019 Sudirman Cup final 15-21, 21-5, 21-11 to help China won its 11th Sudirman Cup in Nanning, China, repeated his feat two years later against the same opponent, in the final of the same event in Vantaa, Finland on Sunday. Continue reading Shi Yuqi Tops Kento Momota, China Beats Japan to Win Its 12th Sudirman Cup Title

Lee Zii Jia Beats Kento Momota, but Japan Overcome Malaysia to Reach Sudirman Cup Final

Vantaa: The 2021 Sudirman Cup will reach its climax on Sunday, with either Japan celebrating a historic first title or China lifting the trophy for the twelve-time in front of its fans in Vantaa, Finland. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia Beats Kento Momota, but Japan Overcome Malaysia to Reach Sudirman Cup Final

2021 Sudirman Cup: Hoo Pang Ron/Cheah Yee See Bounce Back to Power Malaysia Past Indonesia 3-2

Vantaa: Malaysia will face Japan in the 2021 Sudirman Cup semi-finals after a tense 3-2 quarter-final victory over Indonesia in a tie that lasted 4 hours 56 minutes, only 4 minutes from reaching the 5 hours mark. Continue reading 2021 Sudirman Cup: Hoo Pang Ron/Cheah Yee See Bounce Back to Power Malaysia Past Indonesia 3-2

2021 Sudirman Cup: Wang Yi Lyu/Huang Dong Ping Save the Day Again as China beat Denmark 3-2

Vantaa: China’s Tokyo Olympics mixed doubles gold medalists, Wang Yi Lyu/Huang Dong Ping entered the 2021 Sudirman Cup quarter-finals against Denmark on Friday when both the Asian and European badminton powerhouses were tied at 2-2. Continue reading 2021 Sudirman Cup: Wang Yi Lyu/Huang Dong Ping Save the Day Again as China beat Denmark 3-2

2021 Sudirman Cup: Malaysia vs. Indonesia and China vs. Denmark in Quarter-Finals

Vantaa: The final-eight draw of the 2021 Sudirman Cup has been released, and Malaysia was handed a tough opponent as it will be up against the joint three and fourth seeds, Indonesia on Friday. Continue reading 2021 Sudirman Cup: Malaysia vs. Indonesia and China vs. Denmark in Quarter-Finals

Kento Momota Finds His Groove to Lead Japan Over Malaysia at 2021 Sudirman Cup

Vantaa: After coming up short in his bid for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, World No. 1 Kento Momota avoided a second consecutive defeat to Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia on Thursday, after losing to the Malaysian in the quarter-finals of All England on March 19, 2021. Continue reading Kento Momota Finds His Groove to Lead Japan Over Malaysia at 2021 Sudirman Cup

Wang Yi Lyu/Huang Dong Ping Give China a 3-2 Comeback Win Against Thailand at the Sudirman Cup

Vantaa: China’s Tokyo Olympics mixed doubles gold medalists – Wang Yi Lyu/Huang Dong Ping, shrugged off surprise defeats in the men’s doubles and men’s singles matches at the 2021 Sudirman Cup Group A tie between China and Thailand on Wednesday, sealing the winning point against World No. 3 Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai to give the 11-time Sudirman Cup champions – China, a 3-2 victory over Thailand. Continue reading Wang Yi Lyu/Huang Dong Ping Give China a 3-2 Comeback Win Against Thailand at the Sudirman Cup

Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti Lead Indonesia Past Denmark at Sudirman Cup

Vantaa: Indonesia’s World No. 4 mixed doubles pair, Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti completed the Group C tie between Indonesia and Denmark at the 2021 Sudirman Cup with a victory on Wednesday. Continue reading Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti Lead Indonesia Past Denmark at Sudirman Cup

Kento Momota Faces Tough Test From Johnnie Torjussen of England At Sudirman Cup

Vantaa: Japan’s World No.1 Kento Momota who suffered an early exit at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after losing to World No. 34 Heo Kwanghee of Korea in the last Group A match, took the court for the first time (since his heartbreaking loss in Tokyo) at the 2021 Sudirman Cup on Tuesday, Continue reading Kento Momota Faces Tough Test From Johnnie Torjussen of England At Sudirman Cup