The Indonesian Badminton Masters concluded with the Chinese team winning three championships and one second place
People’s Daily Online, Beijing, January 29 (Reporter Ou Xingrong) – The 2024 Indonesia Badminton Masters came to a thrilling conclusion on January 28, with the Chinese team emerging as the big winners of the tournament. The team clinched three championships and one runner-up position, dominating the women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and women’s singles categories.
In the mixed doubles final, the world‘s number one pair, Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong, secured a swift victory against the Japanese combination of Midorikawa Daiki and Saito Natsu. The Chinese pair demonstrated their superior skills, taking only 31 minutes to defeat their opponents in two straight games.
Wang Zhiyi triumphed in the women’s singles final, overpowering Japanese star Nozomi Okuhara with a 2-0 victory. This win marked Wang Zhiyi’s return to championship form after a four-year drought, showcasing her resilience and determination.
The women’s doubles final saw a “derby match” for the Chinese team, with Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning facing off against Zhang Shuxian and Zheng Yu. After a slow start, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning made a stunning comeback, ultimately winning the championship with a 2-1 victory. This win marked the second championship for the young duo this season, demonstrating their promising potential.
In the men’s singles final, Danish star Antonsen secured the championship title by defeating Canadian player Yang Can with a 2-1 victory. The men’s doubles championship was claimed by the host pair Carnando and Martin, who defeated the Danish pair Astrup and Rasmussen with a 2-1 score.
The Chinese team’s stellar performance at the Indonesian Badminton Masters demonstrates their dominance on the international stage and solidifies their status as formidable contenders in the world of badminton.