Chinese badminton stars lit up the courts this weekend at the Hong Kong Open, snagging two gold medals and thrilling fans in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region! 🥇🥇
No. 3 seed Han Yue showcased her stellar skills in the women's singles final, defeating Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani with scores of 21-18, 21-7. This marks China's first win in this category since Chen Yufei's victory in 2019. 🎉
\"It was not easy at all,\" Han shared with a smile. \"She created many challenges for me. Fortunately, I was well-prepared for the final.\" 💪
The excitement didn't stop there! In an all-Chinese showdown in the mixed doubles final, second-seeded duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin edged out top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping with tight scores of 21-19, 21-19. Wei celebrated back-to-back wins, having clinched the title last year with her former partner Guo Xinwa. 🏆
The victories highlight China's continued dominance in the badminton world, and fans can't wait to see what's next for these talented shuttlers! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com