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This page collects profiles of players from China, including Shi Yuqi, Chen Yufei and Li Shifeng. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.

  • Zhang Beiwen

    Zhang Beiwen

    From China to Singapore to the USA, Beiwen Zhang built an unusual badminton career with a top-10 ranking, major titles and Olympic runs.

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  • Wang Zhiyi

    Wang Zhiyi

    Wang Zhiyi’s rise from junior medalist to world No. 2, with Asian titles, team golds, an All England crown and a calm, tactical style.

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  • He Bingjiao

    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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  • Li Xuerui

    Li Xuerui

    A factual profile of Li Xuerui, from her rise in Chongqing to Olympic gold, world No. 1, Rio injury, retirement and life off court.

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  • Lin Dan

    Lin Dan

    A factual Lin Dan profile: from Fujian prodigy to Olympic champion, world title winner, rival of Lee Chong Wei, and Hall of Famer.

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  • Huang Yaqiong

    Huang Yaqiong

    A chronological profile of Huang Yaqiong, the Chinese doubles star who won Olympic gold, three world titles and four All England crowns.

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  • Zheng Siwei

    Zheng Siwei

    Zheng Siwei’s career story: from junior star in China to world No. 1, three world titles, Olympic gold with Huang Yaqiong and retirement.

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  • Li Shifeng

    Li Shifeng

    A factual profile of Li Shifeng, from Youth Olympic gold to his All England breakthrough, playing style, rivalries and life off court.

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  • Chen Yufei

    Chen Yufei

    A lively profile of Chen Yufei, from Hangzhou prodigy to Olympic champion, world number one and one of China’s key women’s singles players.

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  • Shi Yuqi

    Shi Yuqi

    A factual profile of Shi Yuqi, from junior rise and All England wins to injury setbacks, Thomas Cup controversy and world title success.

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