🏸 Paris was electric on Sunday as China's Shi Yuqi claimed his first men's singles world title at the BWF World Championships, edging out Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a thrilling three-game duel.
Vitidsarn burst out of the gates, riding a wave of momentum to take the opening game 21-19. Shi, unfazed, turned up the heat in game two, dominating 21-10 to force a decider.
In the final stretch, Vitidsarn led early, but Shi unleashed a fierce comeback from 8-3 down, powering through to a 21-18 victory and sealing that elusive gold following last year's Olympic loss to the same rival.
"Winning this title means the world," Shi said after the match. "This medal was missing from my collection, and it's a breakthrough for the Chinese mainland in men's singles."
On the women's side, Japan's Akane Yamaguchi cruised past China's Chen Yufei 21-9, 21-13 in just 37 minutes, becoming the second woman ever to lift three world singles crowns alongside Spain's Carolina Marin. 🎉
From upsets to record breakers, this year's World Championships delivered unforgettable moments and fresh stars for badminton fans everywhere. Stay tuned for more highlights and behind-the-scenes action! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
