SUZHOU, Jiangsu: China claimed a record 13th Sudirman Cup title on Sunday (May 21), defeating South Korea on home soil at the first major sporting event in the country since the lifting of pandemic restrictions. Cheered on by a raucous crowd brandishing red and white thundersticks and loud horns in the eas
SUZHOU, Jiangsu: China claimed a record 13th Sudirman Cup title on Sunday , defeating South Korea on home soil at the first major sporting event in the country since the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
Chen Yufei defeated world number two An Se Young 21-16, 22-20 in the women's singles to seal victory, prompting the packed stadium to erupt in cheers and the entire Chinese team to rush onto the court to dance in a circle. China had come through a tricky semi-final against Japan on Saturday, with the men's doubles pair of Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi saving four match points before finally prevailing.Zheng Siwei of China hits a return beside partner Huang Yaqiong during their mixed doubles final match against Seo Seung-jae and Chae Yu-jung of South Korea at the 2023 Sudirman Cup world badminton championships in Suzhou on May 21, 2023.
A jubilant Zheng jumped up and down in excitement, ripped off his shirt and threw it into the crowd. His partner Huang threw her racket to a delighted spectator.
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