China and Indonesia, who won a close match, advanced to the final tournament with the first place in the qualifying league! Badminton World Countries/Regions Mixed Men's and Women's Competition Sudirman Cup
Tokyo Olympic gold medalists Wang Yili/Huang Dongping hold off Thailand's mixed double ace to pull victory for China
On the 4th day of the Sudirman Cup (Vantaa, Finland), which was held on September 29th, 4 qualifying league matches were held. [Table] Badminton Latest World Ranking Men's Singles (September 28th) In Group A, China and Thailand have already won two straight games, confirming their advance to the final tournament. In the head-to-head confrontation between the two teams, China, which was seen as having the upper hand, was forced to struggle. In the first match of the men's doubles, China's young pair Tan Qiang/He Jiting lost to Thailand's Spak/Kittinupong 1-2. Women's singles Chen Yufei won and returned to 1-1, but in the third game, men's singles ace Shi Yuqi gave 17 shots to the up-and-coming Kunrabit Bittisarang. succumbed. China allowed an unexpected lead in the qualifying league. However, in the remaining two games, he will demonstrate the power of the champion. In the women's doubles and mixed doubles, Tokyo Olympic medalists Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan and Wang Yiliu/Huang Dongping won 3 wins each. Reverse at -2. It was decided that the previous champion, who defeated Thailand with momentum, will advance to the final tournament in the league first place. Group C is between Indonesia and Denmark. Both teams want to aim for first place to advance to the top. In the men's doubles match, Indonesia's Gideon/Sukamulyo won comfortably 2-0, giving Indonesia an auspicious start. However, it was Denmark who grabbed the next two singles. Women's singles Mia Brikfeldt won a close match in the final before World No. 3 Anders Antonsen defeated Anthony S. Gintin 2-0 in straight sets. Antonsen got his revenge on the opponent he lost at the Tokyo Olympics and gave Denmark a boost. Denmark needed one more win to advance to the top spot, but Indonesia showed their determination here. In the women's doubles, Tokyo Olympic gold medalists Polii/Rahayu returned to an even 2-2 with 17 and 9 shots, while in the mixed doubles, Jordan/Octabianti overwhelmed the young Danish pair. Indonesia came from behind to win 3-2 and decided to advance to the finals tournament, while Denmark finished second in the league. Indonesia's Jordan (front) / Octavianti won the mixed doubles and Indonesia's victory was decided on the 29th, and the results are as follows. ▼Preliminary league (29th result) [Group A] China (3 wins) 3-2 Thailand (2 wins 1 loss) India (1 win 2 losses) 4-1 Finland (3 losses) *China and Thailand advance to the final tournament [Group C] Indonesia (3 wins) 3-2 Denmark (2 wins and 1 loss) Russia (1 win and 2 losses) 5-0 Canada (3 losses) *Indonesia and Denmark advance to the final tournament ▼Preliminary league (match on the 30th) Card) [Group B] Taiwan - South Korea Germany - Tahiti [Group D] Japan - Malaysia England - Egyptian text / Badminton Magazine editorial department photo / BADMINTONPHOTO
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