Paris was on fire at the BWF World Championships as the Chinese mainland's top seed, Shi Yuqi, stormed into the second round with a straight-game win over India's Lakshya Sen. 🏸✨
Coming off a trophy run at the China Open, Japan Open and All England Open, Shi showed why he's World No. 1, jumping to an early 14-11 lead with a killer forehand-smash combo. He closed the first game 21-17 with raw power and precision.
Even when Sen fought back, narrowing the gap to 19-18, Shi stayed calm. A brief challenge over a disputed shot didn’t faze him—he wrapped up the second game 21-19, sealing his spot in round two.
With his quest for a first world title fueling him, the 29-year-old remains determined after finishing as runner-up in 2018 at home in Nanjing.
Alongside Shi, fellow Chinese mainland stars Lu and Chen also advanced to round two, proving the squad's depth and determination. Badminton fans, stay tuned! The action heats up as these stars chase gold. 🎯🏆
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China's Shi, Lu, Chen reach second round at BWF World Championships
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