Hangzhou: The final group-stage match of the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals men’s doubles Group A marked a significant moment in badminton history. Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, claimed a decisive victory over Chinese Taipei’s legendary pair and two-time Olympic champions, Lee Yang and Wang Chi Lin, with a 24-22, 21-12 scoreline. This win secured Malaysia’s pair a spot in the semifinals with a 2-1 record, while Lee Yang and Wang Chi Lin bowed out with a 1-2 record, finishing third in the group. Continue reading Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Triumph in Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin’s Final Match
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Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Set for Last Dance At 2024 BWF World Tour Finals
Kuala Lumpur: The 2024 BWF World Tour Finals will kick off in Hangzhou on December 11, following the group draw ceremony held on Friday. Taiwan’s two-time Olympic men’s doubles pair Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin will stage their final international tournament performance as a pair in Hangzhou. In a twist of fate, they were drawn into the same group as their fellow Taiwanese teammates, Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Set for Last Dance At 2024 BWF World Tour Finals
Lee Yang Honored with Emotional Farewell on the Last Day of the 2024 Taipei Open
Taipei: The Taipei Open concluded on Sunday at Taipei Arena with an emotional farewell ceremony for Lee Yang, following the finals. The ceremony was filled with both laughter and tears, as the two-time Olympic gold medalist officially turned the page to start a new chapter in his life. Continue reading Lee Yang Honored with Emotional Farewell on the Last Day of the 2024 Taipei Open
Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin’s “Last Dance” Ends in a Loss
Taipei: The two-time Olympic men’s doubles gold medalists, ranked 9th in the world, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin, faced an unexpected defeat in the round of 16 at the BWF World Tour Super 300 Taipei Open on Thursday. They lost to compatriots Liu Kuang Heng/Yang Po Han with scores of 21-15, 15-21, and 20-22, falling short of ending Lee’s “last dance” with a victory. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin’s “Last Dance” Ends in a Loss
Taipei Open: Olympic Champions Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Reunite
Taipei: Nearly a month after their last collaboration at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin reunited on Wednesday at the 2024 Taipei Open. They secured a spot in the men’s doubles round of 16 by defeating the French pair Mael Cattoen and Lucas Renoir 21-7, 21-9. Continue reading Taipei Open: Olympic Champions Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Reunite
Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin Make History, Becoming First Men’s Doubles Pair to Defend Olympic Title
Paris: Taiwan’s World No. 12 men’s pair, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin clinched their second Olympic gold medal on Sunday by defeating China’s World No. 1 pair, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, in the badminton men’s doubles final at the Paris Olympics with scores of 21-17, 18-21, 21-19. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-lin Make History, Becoming First Men’s Doubles Pair to Defend Olympic Title
Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Beat Kim Astrup/Anders Rasmussen in Men’s Doubles Group D Match
Paris: Following their victory over World No. 6 Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi of Japan, winning 21-16, 21-10 in the Group D opening match on Saturday, the World No. 11 defending champions Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin delivered another impressive performance on Sunday. They defeated World No. 2 Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark 21-15, 19-21, 21-15, securing their second win in the men’s doubles “group of death.” Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Beat Kim Astrup/Anders Rasmussen in Men’s Doubles Group D Match
2023 Hong Kong Open Semifinals Highlights: Leo Rolly Carnando/Daniel Marthin vs. Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin
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Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Temporary Split-up As Wang Recovers From Injury
Taipei: The Tokyo Olympics men’s doubles gold medalists – Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin will not be playing together at the upcoming Denmark and France Open in October. Continue reading Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Temporary Split-up As Wang Recovers From Injury
2020 Thomas & Uber Cup: Thailand 3-2 Chinese Taipei, Indonesia & Denmark Off to Good Start
Aarhus: As predicted by BadmintonPlanet on Friday, Thailand managed to spring a surprise on day one of the 2020 Thomas Cup finals by coming from 0-2 down to beat Chinese Taipei 3-2 in their first Group A tie. Continue reading 2020 Thomas & Uber Cup: Thailand 3-2 Chinese Taipei, Indonesia & Denmark Off to Good Start