The BWF Thailand Open finals delivered thrilling action on Sunday as China clinched two titles and Malaysian shuttlers stamped their authority in the doubles events.
In the women's singles final, China's Chen Yufei captured the gold with a commanding 21-16, 21-12 win over Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong in just 48 minutes. Despite unforced errors, the world No. 8 credited her improved fitness since returning to competition and emphasized her focus on boosting her ranking while staying injury-free.
China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping added mixed doubles glory, overcoming compatriots Gao Jiaxuan and Wu Mengying 24-22, 21-16. The veteran duo dug deep under pressure in a tight first game before sealing the victory. Afterward, Huang praised the young pair for pushing them to their limits.
Malaysia continued its strong showing by sweeping both doubles titles. In women's doubles, Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan defeated South Korea's Jeong Na-eun and Lee Yeon-woo 21-16, 21-17. The men's doubles final saw Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik edge Denmark's William Kryger Boe and Christian Faust Kjaer 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in a thrilling three-game battle.
The home crowd had its moment of celebration, too, when Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn outlasted Denmark's Anders Antonsen 21-16, 17-21, 21-9 to lift the men's singles trophy.
With four nations sharing the spotlight at the Thailand Open, this tournament underlines badminton's growing global appeal and sets the stage for exciting matchups as players chase world rankings and Olympic dreams.
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Chinese badminton players clinch two titles at Thailand Open
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