Paris, Sept 1:,2025|SKY LINK TIMES
China’s Shi Yuqi and Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi etched their names in badminton history on Sunday as they triumphed at the Badminton World Championships 2025 in Paris. Shi claimed his long-awaited maiden men’s singles crown, while Yamaguchi secured her third women’s singles world title.
Shi Yuqi Ends Wait for World Glory
Top seed Shi Yuqi, 29, overcame defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in a thrilling final. After dropping the opening game 19-21, Shi fought back strongly, dominating the second 21-10 before holding his nerve in a tense decider to win 21-18.
Shi, runner-up in 2018, looked in full control at 17-10 in the final game, but Vitidsarn closed the gap to 19-18. The Chinese star, however, sealed victory when Vitidsarn’s shot went long, completing a hard-fought battle lasting one hour and 17 minutes.
This win marks Shi’s 10th consecutive final triumph, underlining his current dominance on the world stage.
Yamaguchi Joins Elite Club with Third Title
In the women’s singles, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan crushed China’s Chen Yufei 21-9, 21-13 in just 37 minutes. With this, the 28-year-old became only the second woman after Spain’s Carolina Marin to win three world singles titles (2021, 2022, 2025).
Chen, playing with heavy strapping on her injured right ankle, could not match Yamaguchi’s speed and precision. Despite fighting through pain, Chen added a fifth world championship medal to her tally, including two silvers and three bronzes.
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Historic Gold for Malaysia on Independence Day
Malaysia celebrated a historic moment as Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei secured their nation’s first-ever mixed doubles world title, defeating China’s Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 21-15, 21-14. The victory came on Merdeka Day (Independence Day), making the achievement even more special.
“To win on this day, with so many Malaysian fans cheering us on, is overwhelming. We fought for every point,” said Toh.
Doubles Glory for South Korea and China
- Women’s Doubles: China’s Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu edged Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan 21-14, 20-22, 21-17 in a gripping 83-minute contest.
- Men’s Doubles: South Korea’s top seeds Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho dominated China’s Liu Yuchen and Chen Boyang, winning 21-17, 21-12.
Final Takeaway
The Paris championships showcased thrilling battles, emotional triumphs, and historic firsts. For Shi Yuqi, it was the ultimate redemption after years of near misses. For Akane Yamaguchi, it was another step into badminton greatness. And for Malaysia, it was a golden moment etched forever in national sporting history.
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