🏸✨ Chinese shuttlers dazzled at the BWF Player of the Year Awards 2024 in Hangzhou, clinching six prestigious trophies and making it a night to remember! 🇨🇳🌟
Leading the pack was Shi Yuqi, who snagged his first-ever Men's Singles Player of the Year award. 🎉 Back in June, he dethroned Denmark's Viktor Axelsen to become World No. 1. With titles at the India, France, Singapore, and Indonesia Opens, 2024 is shaping up to be Shi's most epic year yet! 🏆🔥
\"I feel good because this is recognition for my year's worth of hard work,\" Shi shared. \"I was more spirited this year and performed better, especially in team events. I was determined to do well and achieved good results.\" 💪
South Korean superstar An Se-young was the only player to double up on awards, taking home both the Women's Singles Player of the Year and the Players' Player of the Year on the women's side. 🌟🇰🇷
\"I didn't expect I'd receive so much support from other players. I'm delighted to get this award,\" An said. \"Lee Yong-dae is my idol and he told me, 'You have so much to celebrate today.' I'm so happy. I have so many people standing by me supporting me, and they are my biggest motivation.\" ❤️
Other champions of the night included:
- Men's Doubles Player of the Year: Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang (China)
- Women's Doubles Player of the Year: Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (China)
- Mixed Doubles Player of the Year: Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping (China)
- Men's Para Badminton Player of the Year: Qu Zimo (China)
- Women's Para Badminton Player of the Year: Liu Yutong and Li Fengmei (both China)
- Para Badminton Pair of the Year: Hikmat Ramdani/Leani Ratri Oktila (Indonesia)
- Eddy Choong Rising Star of the Year: Alex Lanier (France)
- Players' Player of the Year (Men): Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)
It was a night filled with celebration and inspiration, as athletes from around the world were recognized for their incredible achievements and contributions to badminton. 🌍🏸
With such a stellar performance from the Chinese team, fans are eagerly anticipating what 2025 will bring! 🎊🔥
Reference(s):
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