China showcased its badminton prowess at the BWF Kumamoto Masters in Japan on Sunday, clinching titles in both the men’s singles and women’s doubles events.
In the men’s singles final, China’s Li Shifeng ended the remarkable run of Malaysian rising star Leong Jun Hao. Li, seeded seventh, displayed exceptional form as he cruised to a straight-sets victory, 21-10, 21-13. This triumph marks Li’s first BWF World Tour title of 2024, after finishing as runner-up in three finals since winning the Hangzhou Asian Games in October 2023.
World No. 31 Leong Jun Hao, appearing in his first Super 500 final on the world tour, struggled to match Li’s pace and precision. Despite his defeat, Leong’s performance throughout the tournament signals a promising future for the young Malaysian.
In the women’s doubles final, China’s dynamic duo Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning dominated Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, securing a convincing 21-15, 21-5 win. Ranked second in the world, Liu and Tan claimed their fifth title of the year, further solidifying their status as a formidable pair in international badminton.
The BWF Kumamoto Masters highlighted China’s continued excellence in badminton while showcasing emerging talents from across Asia. As the badminton season progresses, all eyes will be on these athletes as they vie for supremacy on the world stage.
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BWF Kumamoto Masters: China win men's singles, women's doubles titles
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