Beijing: China’s Zhao Yunlei is considered one of the most successful mixed doubles and women’s doubles players ever. She was also the only shuttler who won two gold medals in a single Olympics. She won both the mixed doubles (partnered with Zhang Nan) and women’s doubles (with Tian Qing) gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Continue reading Zhao Yunlei and Hong Wei Share Adorable Family Photos
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Zhao Yunlei and Hong Wei tie the knot
Beijing: Chinese badminton legend Zhao Yunlei who won two Olympic gold (one women’s doubles, one mixed doubles), five World Championships (three mixed doubles, two women’s doubles), has reportedly tied the knot with Hong Wei, who was also former men’s doubles player for the Chinese national team. Continue reading Zhao Yunlei and Hong Wei tie the knot
Hong Wei, Bao Yixin, Luo Ying and Luo Yu retire from badminton
Kuala Lumpur: Hong Wei, Bao Yixin, Luo Ying and Luo Yu have announced their retirements from professional badminton, confirmed by Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday. Continue reading Hong Wei, Bao Yixin, Luo Ying and Luo Yu retire from badminton
Lin Dan beats Shi Yuqi in Swiss Open final
Basel: Top seed Lin Dan put on a masterclass as he exacted sweet revenge on second seed Shi Yuqi with a 21-12, 21-11 victory over his junior in the Swiss Open final. Shi had won their past encounter last week, beating Lin in the All England final 24-22, 21-11.
Lin Dan to play Shi Yuqi in Swiss Open final
Basel: The 33-year-old two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China booked his place in the Swiss Open final with a comfortable 21-17, 21-17 win over Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia at the St. Jakobshalle in Münchenstein on Saturday.
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Lee Chong Wei loses to Viktor Axelsen in Dubai World Superseries Finals
Dubai: World No. 1 men’s singles player Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia suffered his first defeat to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in their tenth career head-to-head meeting at the World Super Series Finals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.
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Korea Open: Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong, Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying in semis
Seoul: Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia have moved into the Korea Open semi-finals after the Rio Olympics silver medalists seeing off No. 2 seeds Chai Biao/Hong Wei of China 21-18, 21-13 in 32 minutes.
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Goodbye brother! Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan are splitting up
Jakarta: After losing to Endo Hiroyuki/Hayakawa Kenichi of Japan and Chai Biao/Hong Wei of China in the group stage of Rio Olympics, we knew this was coming, but didn’t expect that moment would happen so soon.
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Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong set up final clash with Fu Haifeng/Zhang Nan at Rio Olympics
Rio de Janeiro: The fast and furious Malaysians Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong pulled off a huge upset after defeating Chinese duo of Chai Biao and Hong Wei to reach the men’s doubles final at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.
Lee Chong Wei returns to World No. 1 after winning Indonesia Open
Jakarta: Malaysia’s badminton maestro and World No. 2 Lee Chong Wei brushed off tough challenge from World No. 5 Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark to win his sixth Indonesia Open title on Sunday.
Jorgensen was off to a solid start in the first set and quickly surged ahead with 6-2. Although Lee came back from 9-14 to level the score at 14-14, the Dane managed to hold off a late charge from Lee to claim the first set 21-17.
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