🏸 The BWF World Championships women's singles final felt more like a one-sided showcase than the epic showdown fans had imagined. Japan's star Akane Yamaguchi cruised past the Chinese mainland's Chen Yufei 21–9, 21–13 to lift her third world title — even as the 2020 Olympic champion battled a sprained ankle and needed eight painkillers before stepping on court. 💪
Yufei limped through rallies, her movement hampered and her killer drop shots less lethal. Meanwhile, Yamaguchi turned up the heat, attacking with precision and dominating from start to finish. It wasn't the nail-biter we hoped for, but the Japanese shuttler still delivered a masterclass under the spotlight. 🌟
In the mixed doubles final, Malaysia wrote history! 🇲🇾 Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei stunned the Chinese mainland's Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 21–15, 21–14 to secure Malaysia's first ever world title in the event. Talk about making your mark! 🥇
Over in men's doubles, South Korea's top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae showed why they are the team to beat. The duo dispatched debutants from the Chinese mainland Chen Boyang and Liu Yi 21–17, 21–12, adding another trophy to their growing collection. 🏆
What a week at the Worlds! From Yamaguchi's power display to historic wins for Malaysia and South Korea, the championships gave us moments to remember. Stay tuned for more badminton action as the sport continues to level up in 2024! 🎉
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Yamaguchi overwhelms injured Chen to claim third world crown
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