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
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V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen Denies Chen Long to Win Olympic Gold
Tokyo: World No. 2 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark ended China’s dominance in badminton by winning Olympic gold in men’s singles on Monday. Continue reading V for Victory: Viktor Axelsen Denies Chen Long to Win Olympic Gold
Chen Long Plays Viktor Axelsen in the Tokyo Games Final – First Olympic Final Without Lee Chong Wei or Lin Dan Since 2008
Tokyo: There is a first time for almost everything in sport. On August 2, 2021, we will not see either Lee Chong Wei or Lin Dan in the Olympic men’s singles final for the first time since the 2008 Beijing Games. The two badminton legends had shown us some of the most thrilling and legendary matches ever to be played in Badminton. BadmintonPlanet would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contribution to the sport of badminton. Continue reading Chen Long Plays Viktor Axelsen in the Tokyo Games Final – First Olympic Final Without Lee Chong Wei or Lin Dan Since 2008
Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin, Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen, Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Win Olympic Medals; Chen Long Faces Anthony Ginting in Semis
Tokyo: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics men’s doubles event has been a thrilling contest since day one. Some big names such as World No. 1 Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia had their dreams of Olympic gold dashed in the quarter-finals. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin, Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen, Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Win Olympic Medals; Chen Long Faces Anthony Ginting in Semis
In Biggest Upset, Kento Momota Ousted from Olympic Badminton; Lee Zii Jia to Face Chen Long in Last 16
Tokyo: World No. 1 men’s singles player, Kento Momota entered the Tokyo Olympics as the star of Japan and perhaps the Games themselves. He convinced himself he was prepared for the pressure and was determined to win gold. Continue reading In Biggest Upset, Kento Momota Ousted from Olympic Badminton; Lee Zii Jia to Face Chen Long in Last 16
Badminton at the Summer Olympics – Lee Zii Jia, Kento Momota & Chen Long Off To Strong Start at the Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo: Malaysia’s World No. 8 men’s singles player, Lee Zii Jia opened his first Olympics with a convincing straight-set win over Artem Pochtarov of Ukraine on Sunday. The reigning All England champion looked in ruthless form as he won 21–5, 21–11. Continue reading Badminton at the Summer Olympics – Lee Zii Jia, Kento Momota & Chen Long Off To Strong Start at the Tokyo Olympics
China Badminton Team Ready to Rumble at The Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo: The China Badminton team is the most mysterious yet very powerful team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese players have not competed in any tournaments since the 2020 All England Championships in March of 2020. Still, the team was strong enough to fill two spots in four categories (maximum of two representatives allowed for every country in each discipline), with the exception of men’s doubles. Continue reading China Badminton Team Ready to Rumble at The Tokyo Olympics
Chinese Badminton Association Finalizes Olympic Team Of 14 Shuttlers
Beijing: The chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA) – Zhang Jun said on Saturday that he and the organization had finalized their 14-shuttler roster for the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and had submitted the list to the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Continue reading Chinese Badminton Association Finalizes Olympic Team Of 14 Shuttlers
Shi Yuqi, Chen Long, Chen Yufei Enter Final Stages of Preparations for Tokyo Olympics
Chengdu: The China badminton team is currently conducting intensive closed-door training in Chengdu to fine-tune its badminton players’ conditions before the Tokyo Games. Continue reading Shi Yuqi, Chen Long, Chen Yufei Enter Final Stages of Preparations for Tokyo Olympics
Chen Long Becomes the Only Defending Champion Competing in Tokyo Olympics
Beijing: After the reigning Olympic women’s singles champion, Carolina Marin torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and both meniscus on her left knee during training two weeks ago, she was forced to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. Continue reading Chen Long Becomes the Only Defending Champion Competing in Tokyo Olympics