Xiamen's badminton squad delivered a thrilling reversal in the China Badminton Super League Finals this Friday, overcoming a 1-0 deficit to defeat Liaoning 3-1 in Changsha. The victory marks Xiamen's first league title since the tournament's 2023 restructuring.
The championship clash opened with intense men's doubles action as Liaoning's Ren Xiangyu and Xie Haonan edged Xiamen's He Jiting and Lin Xiangyi 15-13, 14-16, 15-12. The early advantage for Liaoning was short-lived as world No. 3 Anders Antonsen leveled the scoreboard, dominating Liaoning's Liu Yangmingyu in straight games during the men's singles match.
Xiamen's world-leading mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping then seized control, defeating Guo Xinwa and Liu Shengshu 2-0. The decisive moment came when world No. 5 Han Yue overpowered Chen Xintong in women's singles, securing Xiamen's championship victory through precise net play and powerful smashes.
The triumph highlights China's continued dominance in badminton development, with the league attracting top international talent like Antonsen while nurturing domestic stars. Analysts suggest this season's record viewership could spur increased overseas investment in China's sports infrastructure.
