Chinese athletes showcased their badminton prowess at the BWF Japan Open in Tokyo this weekend, securing three championship titles in a display of technical mastery and teamwork.
Shi Yuqi Claims Men's Singles Crown
World No. 3 Shi Yuqi delivered a commanding performance against France's defending champion Alex Lanier, clinching victory 21-17, 21-15. The Chinese mainland player demonstrated exceptional net play and stamina, breaking a 17-17 deadlock in the first game with four consecutive points.
Doubles Teams Shine
Women's doubles pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning dominated Malaysia's Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan 21-15, 21-14, while mixed doubles duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin triumphed in a 62-minute thriller against Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran (21-19, 16-21, 21-15).
Regional Rivals Make Mark
South Korea's An Se-young continued her stellar season with a decisive 21-12, 21-10 win over China's Wang Zhiyi in women's singles. The men's doubles title went to Korean pair Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae, who defeated Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin.
The results highlight Asia's continued dominance in competitive badminton, with athletes from the region claiming all five Japan Open championships.
