Chinese badminton pairs delivered thrilling performances at the 2026 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo on Thursday, securing multiple quarterfinal berths with hard-fought victories.
Men's doubles stars Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang staged a dramatic comeback against Japan's Kakeru Kumagai and Hiroki Nishi. After dropping the first game 21-15, the Chinese duo regrouped to claim the next two games 21-15, 21-14 through precise net play and aggressive smashes.
Women's doubles world No. 1 pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning overcame Thailand's Hathaithip Mijad and Napapakorn Tungkasatan in a three-game thriller (21-13, 18-21, 21-10), demonstrating why they remain tournament favorites.
Mixed doubles top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping showcased championship form, defeating Indonesia's Amri Syahnawi and Nita Violina Marwah 21-10, 21-15. Sixth-seeded compatriots Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui joined them in the quarterfinals after overpowering Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien 21-8, 21-14 through tactical net dominance.
The championships continue through April 13 at Ningbo's Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, with Chinese players positioned strongly across all categories.
