China dominates South Korea to win 4th Sudirman Cup title
China dominates South Korea on Sunday to win its fourth Sudirman Cup title in front of cheering home fans in Xiamen.
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CHINA DOMINATES SOUTH KOREA, FALLS SHORT OF SWEEP IN 3-1 WIN
China dominates South Korea but falls short of a sweep in its 3-1 win in the final over the weekend.
Furthermore, the hosts clinched it behind women’s doubles Olympic medalists Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning.
Moreover, the pair pulled off a 21-14, 21-17 victory over Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee to end the showdown.
The win enabled China to claim its 14th overall badminton mixed team world crown final.
It was a repeat of the 2023 final, where the hosts also posted a 3-1 decision.
MIXED DOUBLES PAIR FENG, HUANG DRAW FIRST BLOOD
The mixed doubles pair of Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping drew first blood after their 21-16, 17-21, 21-15 decision over Seo Seung-jae and Chae Yu-jung.
Furthermore, men’s world No.1 Shi Yu Qi gave China its second point after his 21-5, 21-5 domination of Jeon Hyeokj-jin.
Moreover, Liu and Tan did the finishing touches to clinch the tie.
There was no need to play out the last matchup between Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang against Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae.
Organizers made the decision after the hosts already clinched their third point in the tie.
AN SE-YOUNG PREVENTS SOUTH KOREA FROM GETTING SWEPT BY CHINESE JUGGERNAUT
An Se-young prevented South Korea from getting swept by the hosts.
Moreover, the 23-year-old women’s singles No.1 posted a 21-17, 21-16 victory over No.2 Wang Zhiyi.
Furthermore, An needed 57 minutes to put away Wang to remain perfect in the tournament.
China decided to pick Wang to challenge An in lief uf 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chen Yufei.
The hosts swept Japan, 5-0 to reach the final, while South Korea oulasted Indonesia, 3-2, in their semifinals matchup.
