At the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, the atmosphere was electric as top athletes battled for glory. Chen Yufei from the Chinese mainland emerged victorious in a gripping duel against No. 3 seed Akane Yamaguchi from Japan. The first game was a nail-biter at 21-19, but Chen powered through with a 21-13 win in the second game to secure her spot in the semifinals.
The action didn't stop there. In the men's singles, home world No. 1 Shi Yuqi faced a tough challenge from Singapore's Loh Kean Yew. After a fierce opening game at 21-19 and a competitive 21-13 in the second set, Loh turned up the heat in the decider, clinching a 21-16 victory.
Meanwhile, in the women's doubles, Olympic gold medalists Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan displayed their powerhouse skills by defeating compatriots Li Yijing and Luo Xumin 21-12, 21-15 to reach the semifinals.
In the men's doubles, the dynamic duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang also advanced by overcoming Indonesia's Muhammad Shohibul and Daniel Marthin with identical scores of 21-19, 21-19.
Rounding out the day, top seeds Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin in mixed doubles silenced their Indonesian opponents, winning 21-14, 21-15 to secure a semifinal berth.
This edition of the Championships delivered high drama and unforgettable moments, promising even more electrifying badminton action in the upcoming semifinals. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this epic tournament! 🎉
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Chen Yufei beats Akane Yamaguchi at Badminton Asia Championships
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