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Chen Long’s “peak showdown” lost to Shi Yuqi, Guoyu, and other Olympic players all advanced to the finals

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  (Shaanxi National Games) Chen Long lost to Shi Yuqi and Guoyu in the “peak showdown” and other Olympic players all advanced to the finals

China News Service, Xi’an, September 16 (Reporter Hu Jian) ​​The 14th National Games Badminton Tournament entered its 11th day on the 16th, except for the men’s singles runner-up at the Tokyo Olympics, Chen Long regretted losing in a “peak showdown” In addition to the defeat, other national feathers returning from Tokyo advanced to the finals.

The Yellow Duck combination advances to the final.Photo by Mao Jianjun

Rio Olympic badminton men’s singles champion Chen Long and Guoyu “Future Star” Shi Yuqi met early in the semi-finals of the day. This “peak duel” was considered an “advanced final.”

The 32-year-old Chen Long was obviously out of shape and made many mistakes. He was sacked by the 25-year-old Shi Yuqi in two straight games. “After winning this game, it does not mean that I have carried the men’s singles banner. Being able to have this responsibility is an affirmation for me, and it is also a pressure.” Shi Yuqi said.

After the defeat, Chen Long, the veteran of the Five Dynasties of the National Games, announced his official farewell to the National Games arena. But his career has not yet reached the end, “Next, we will continue to prepare for the Hangzhou Asian Games. As for Paris three years later, let’s leave it to the younger Shi Yuqi and the others.” Chen Long said.

The Tokyo Olympic women’s singles champion Chen Yufei encountered a tenacious resistance from the “post-00” teenager Wang Zhiyi, especially the two-minute multi-shot round at the end of the second game. With both sides exhausted, with Wang Zhiyi’s continuous With two turnovers, Chen Yufei narrowly won the final.

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Chen Yufei will face the impressive He Bingjiao in the final. In the women’s singles semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics, Chen Yufei narrowly defeated her opponent 2:1. This time the “ice rain battle” is Chen Yufei defending the National Games champion, or He Bingjiao’s successful “revenge”, it is worth looking forward to.

In the mixed doubles arena, Tokyo Olympic champion Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping (Huang Duck combination) and runner-up Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong (IELTS combination) defeated their opponents in the finals respectively. This was the first time they met again in the finals after 49 days.

This is the first time that the “IELTS Group” has competed in the National Games with a mixed doubles combination, and they are aiming for “revenge” in this decisive battle. “I hope to absorb some of the mistakes made in Tokyo and strive to win the game.” Zheng Siwei said.

The Tokyo Olympics men’s doubles silver medalist Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen (two towers combination) faced Zheng Siwei/Wang Yilu who represented Zhejiang in the semifinals. The “two towers combination” won two consecutive games to advance to the final after losing one game first.

The “Fan Chen duo” (Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan) who also picked silver in the Tokyo Olympics defeated Li Wenmei/Zheng Yu, currently ranked 15th in the world, in the Women’s Doubles semifinals, and Du Yue/Li Yinhui, currently ranked seventh in the world. Join the finals. In the Tianjin National Games four years ago, the “Fan Chen combination” lost to the Shandong team’s “sister flower” Luo Ying/Luo Yu. In this final, they are ambition to attack the championship. (over)

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