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Aaron Chia
Read more: Aaron ChiaAaron Chia’s career story: Malacca roots, partnership with Soh Wooi Yik, world title, Olympic bronzes, playing style and family life.
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Lee Yang
Read more: Lee YangA factual profile of Lee Yang, from his early career in Taipei to two Olympic men’s doubles gold medals with Wang Chi-lin.
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Koki Watanabe
Read more: Koki WatanabeA lively profile of Koki Watanabe, the Japanese men’s singles player known for speed, defense, World Tour titles and a rise to…
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Kidambi Srikanth
Read more: Kidambi SrikanthA lively profile of Kidambi Srikanth, from Ravulapalem to world No. 1, World Championships silver and India’s Thomas Cup triumph.
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Prannoy H. S.
Read more: Prannoy H. S.A lively profile of Prannoy H. S., from Youth Olympics silver to world No. 6, Thomas Cup glory and a 2023 World…
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Ng Ka Long
Read more: Ng Ka LongA lively profile of Angus Ng Ka Long, from junior doubles success to his 2016 Hong Kong Open breakthrough and world No.…
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Chou Tien-chen
Read more: Chou Tien-chenA factual profile of Chou Tien-chen: early life, rise to world No. 2, Olympic runs, World Championships medals and playing style.
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Tomoka Miyazaki
Read more: Tomoka MiyazakiTomoka Miyazaki rose from world junior champion to world No. 6 with titles in Indonesia, Orléans and Taipei. A clear look at…
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Aya Ohori
Read more: Aya OhoriA factual profile of Aya Ohori, from her junior rise in Japan to her late-career peak, Olympic quarterfinal and world No. 7…
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Zhang Beiwen
Read more: Zhang BeiwenFrom China to Singapore to the USA, Beiwen Zhang built an unusual badminton career with a top-10 ranking, major titles and Olympic…
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Michelle Li
Read more: Michelle LiA lively profile of Michelle Li, from her Markham start to Commonwealth gold, Olympic doubles success and a career-high world No. 8.
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Yeo Jia Min
Read more: Yeo Jia MinA factual profile of Yeo Jia Min, from junior world No. 1 to Olympic last-16 player, World Championships quarter-finalist and German Open…
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Mia Blichfeldt
Read more: Mia BlichfeldtA lively profile of Mia Blichfeldt, from Solrød Strand prospect to European Games champion and world No. 11 for Denmark.
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Supanida Katethong
Read more: Supanida KatethongA factual profile of Supanida Katethong, from her early titles in Thailand to the U.S. Open win, Thailand Open crown and world…
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Busanan Ongbamrungphan
Read more: Busanan OngbamrungphanA factual profile of Busanan Ongbamrungphan, from her early breakthrough to World Tour titles, Olympic appearance and top-10 ranking.
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Pornpawee Chochuwong
Read more: Pornpawee ChochuwongA factual profile of Pornpawee Chochuwong, from Rayong junior prospect to world medalist, All England finalist and Thai team mainstay.
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Han Yue
Read more: Han YueA factual profile of Han Yue, the Chinese women’s singles player who rose from junior champion to world No. 3 and multiple…
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Wang Zhiyi
Read more: Wang ZhiyiWang Zhiyi’s rise from junior medalist to world No. 2, with Asian titles, team golds, an All England crown and a calm,…
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He Bingjiao
Read more: He BingjiaoFrom Suzhou prospect to Olympic silver medalist, He Bingjiao built a long elite career with major titles, world medals and team success.
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Lakshya Sen
Read more: Lakshya SenA lively profile of Lakshya Sen, from Almora prodigy to Olympic semi-finalist, with his rankings, titles, playing style and family story.
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Alex Lanier
Read more: Alex LanierFrom Caen to world champion, Alex Lanier’s rise includes junior gold, the Japan Open breakthrough and a career-high top-10 ranking.
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Toma Junior Popov
Read more: Toma Junior PopovFrom Sofia to Fos-sur-Mer, Toma Junior Popov built a rare two-discipline career in French badminton, with World Tour titles and team success.
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Ratchanok Intanon
Read more: Ratchanok IntanonA factual profile of Ratchanok Intanon, from Yasothon and Banthongyord to world champion, world No. 1 and Thai badminton history.
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Nozomi Okuhara
Read more: Nozomi OkuharaA factual profile of Nozomi Okuhara, from her Nagano beginnings to Olympic bronze, world title, All England wins and trademark long rallies.