Source:REUTERS/Ana Beltran
[Saba Sports News] Recently, the Badminton World Federation held the draw for the 2025 World Badminton Championships. Notably, all four Chinese men’s singles players are in the top half of the bracket, while both pairs of men’s doubles are in the bottom half, and all three women’s doubles teams are in the top half. Some netizens commented: “Is this draw written by hand?” In the men’s singles, all four Chinese players have been placed in the top half. Shi Yuqi will face strong Indian player Lakshya SEN in the first round, and fellow French player Christo Popov is also in the same 1/8th section. In the 1/4th section, Shi Yuqi may face teammate Weng Hongyang, who will play against Australian Jack Yu in the first round. Li Shifeng will face Japanese Yushi Tanaka in the first round, and Lu Guangzu will take on Singaporean Jia Heng Jason Teh. The bottom half of the men’s singles is also filled with strong competitors, including reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Anders Antonsen. The 2025 World Badminton Championships will start on August 25 in Paris, France. Hopefully, the Chinese team can overcome the complex draw and achieve great results, delivering exciting matches for fans.