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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.
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Li Xuerui
Read more: Li XueruiA factual profile of Li Xuerui, from her rise in Chongqing to Olympic gold, world No. 1, Rio injury, retirement and life…
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Kodai Naraoka
Read more: Kodai NaraokaA factual profile of Kodai Naraoka, the Japanese men’s singles player known for long rallies, world silver in 2023 and the China…
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Gregoria Mariska Tunjung
Read more: Gregoria Mariska TunjungA 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
Read more: Taufik HidayatA factual profile of Taufik Hidayat, from Bandung prodigy to Olympic champion, world title winner and one of badminton’s most stylish players.
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Lee Chong Wei
Read more: Lee Chong WeiA factual profile of Lee Chong Wei, from his rise in Malaysia to Olympic silvers, world No. 1 records, rivalry with Lin…
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Lin Dan
Read more: Lin DanA factual Lin Dan profile: from Fujian prodigy to Olympic champion, world title winner, rival of Lee Chong Wei, and Hall of…
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Lee Zii Jia
Read more: Lee Zii JiaA lively profile of Lee Zii Jia, from Kedah prodigy to All England champion, world No. 2, Olympic bronze medallist and Team…
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Huang Yaqiong
Read more: Huang YaqiongA 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
Read more: Zheng SiweiZheng Siwei’s career story: from junior star in China to world No. 1, three world titles, Olympic gold with Huang Yaqiong and…
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Arisa Higashino
Read more: Arisa HigashinoA lively profile of Arisa Higashino: Olympic bronze medals, All England titles, world No. 1 run, playing style and life off court.
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Yuta Watanabe
Read more: Yuta WatanabeA factual profile of Yuta Watanabe, the Japanese doubles specialist who won Olympic bronze twice and five All England titles.
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Chirag Shetty
Read more: Chirag ShettyA lively profile of Chirag Shetty, from Mumbai beginnings to world No. 1, World Championships bronze and Asian Games gold with Satwik.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
Read more: Satwiksairaj RankireddyA lively profile of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy: early life, Chirag Shetty partnership, world No. 1 rise, major titles and 565 km/h smash.
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Loh Kean Yew
Read more: Loh Kean YewFrom Penang to Singapore, Loh Kean Yew built a fast, attacking career that peaked with the 2021 BWF World Championships title.
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Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Read more: Kunlavut VitidsarnA lively profile of Kunlavut Vitidsarn, from his junior titles and world crown to Olympic silver and his trademark three-game style.