Badminton
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He Bingjiao
From 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
A 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
From 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
From 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
A 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
A factual profile of Nozomi Okuhara, from her Nagano beginnings to Olympic bronze, world title, All England wins and trademark long rallies.
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Kodai Naraoka
A factual profile of Kodai Naraoka, the Japanese men’s singles player known for long rallies, world silver in 2023 and the China Masters title.
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Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
A lively profile of Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, from junior world champion to Olympic bronze medalist and world No. 5 in women’s singles.
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Taufik Hidayat
A factual profile of Taufik Hidayat, from Bandung prodigy to Olympic champion, world title winner and one of badminton’s most stylish players.
