Hey sports fans! 🙌 Have you heard the exciting news from the Sudirman Cup? 🏸 It’s one of the biggest badminton tournaments in the world!
On Wednesday evening, the defending champions, China, faced off against Thailand in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province. And guess what? China won 4-1! 🎉
In the mixed doubles match, China’s Feng Yanzhe and Wei Yaxin played amazingly against Thailand’s Teeraratsakul Pakkapon and Muenwong Phataimas. They won with scores of 23-21 and 21-11. It was super close in the first game, but they pulled through! 💪
The men’s singles match was a real nail-biter! 🥵 Li Shifeng from China battled Thailand’s Wangcharoen Kantaphon in a match that lasted 85 minutes! That’s like watching a whole movie! 🍿 Li won with scores of 21-18, 17-21, and 21-13.
But not every match went China’s way. In the women’s singles, Wang Zhiyi, who is ranked number 2 in the world, had a tough game against Intanon Ratchanok from Thailand. Wang lost the first set 19-21, won the second 21-13, but lost the final set 21-23. So close! 😯
After the match, Wang said, “She played very aggressively today. I performed poorly in many ways, which gave my opponent lots of opportunities and confidence. I hope my failure can be transformed into valuable experience.” What a great attitude! 👍
China secured comfortable wins in the doubles matches. In the men’s doubles, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang won 21-14, 21-14. In the women’s doubles, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning dominated with scores of 21-11 and 21-8. Go team! 🏆
Meanwhile, in Group B, South Korea, who have won the Sudirman Cup four times, defeated Chinese Taipei 4-1, placing first in their group. The competition is heating up! 🔥
Who’s excited to see what happens next in the Sudirman Cup? Stay tuned for more thrilling matches! 🏸✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
