New Delhi: The second largest Chinese population in the world Shi Yu Qi win on sunday Indonesia Openwon his first title in this prestigious event in Jakarta.
Shih defeated Denmark in a thrilling final that lasted 71 minutes Anders Antonsenranked fifth in the world, 21-9, 12-21, 21-14, at the Istora Senayan Arena.
Although Antonsen made a strong comeback in the second game, the 28-year-old Chinese ace regained his composure and sealed the title in the decider.
Shi is delighted to become the first Chinese men’s singles player to win the event since the 1980s, before setting his sights on Olympic gold in Paris next month.
“I’m very happy to win today. It proves that the Chinese men’s singles team’s current efforts are very strong.” He said after the victory.
“This competition is seen as practice before the Olympics. I still don’t know how far I can go, but I will try my best to become an Olympic champion.”
In the women’s singles final, Chinese Olympic champion Chen Yufei defeated South Korea’s An Se-young after three fierce battles.
Chen, ranked second in the world, beat the world number one 21-14, 14-21, 21-18 in 82 minutes of play.
“In this competition, I didn’t pay too much attention to the results, but prioritized the process. This was the key to my victory this time,” Chen said through an interpreter after his win.
Indonesia Open held without Olympic men badminton Champion Viktor Axelsen withdrew from the Singapore Open last week with an ankle injury.
The injury forced him to withdraw from the semi-finals, raising concerns about his health just weeks before he is set to defend his title at the Paris Olympics, which kick off on July 27.
(Information from AFP)
Shih defeated Denmark in a thrilling final that lasted 71 minutes Anders Antonsenranked fifth in the world, 21-9, 12-21, 21-14, at the Istora Senayan Arena.
Although Antonsen made a strong comeback in the second game, the 28-year-old Chinese ace regained his composure and sealed the title in the decider.
Shi is delighted to become the first Chinese men’s singles player to win the event since the 1980s, before setting his sights on Olympic gold in Paris next month.
“I’m very happy to win today. It proves that the Chinese men’s singles team’s current efforts are very strong.” He said after the victory.
“This competition is seen as practice before the Olympics. I still don’t know how far I can go, but I will try my best to become an Olympic champion.”
In the women’s singles final, Chinese Olympic champion Chen Yufei defeated South Korea’s An Se-young after three fierce battles.
Chen, ranked second in the world, beat the world number one 21-14, 14-21, 21-18 in 82 minutes of play.
“In this competition, I didn’t pay too much attention to the results, but prioritized the process. This was the key to my victory this time,” Chen said through an interpreter after his win.
Indonesia Open held without Olympic men badminton Champion Viktor Axelsen withdrew from the Singapore Open last week with an ankle injury.
The injury forced him to withdraw from the semi-finals, raising concerns about his health just weeks before he is set to defend his title at the Paris Olympics, which kick off on July 27.
(Information from AFP)
