Badminton vibes reached the chilly courts of Vantaa, Finland, as Chinese mainland duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 🏸 delivered a stunning performance to clinch the mixed doubles title at the BWF Arctic Open. They toppled their longtime rivals, fellow Chinese mainland pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, in straight games, securing their third trophy of 2025. 🥇
The rivalry between these Chinese mainland pairs has been epic—14 clashes and Feng/Huang held a 12–2 lead. But on Sunday, Jiang and Wei flipped the script with a masterclass in precision and nerves of steel.
Game 1 went down to the wire. With the score locked at 20–19, Jiang calmly seized the next point to take a 1–0 lead. The second game was just as intense, as Feng and Huang fought back from 14–10 to level at 14–14. However, the World No. 1 duo of Jiang and Wei tightened their defense when it mattered most, forcing errors and sealing a 24–22 win. 🥶🔥
This victory marks a hat-trick for Jiang and Wei, who previously lifted trophies at the India Open and the Japan Open. As they continue to dominate the circuit, all eyes will be on their next showdown. Can anyone cool down this Chinese mainland powerhouse? Stay tuned! 👀
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Jiang & Wei capture mixed doubles title at BWF Arctic Open in Finland
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