Source: REUTERS/RULA ROUHANA
[Saba Sports News] On the first competition day of the 2024 China Badminton Masters, Indonesian star Jonatan Christie, ranked sixth in men’s singles, narrowly defeated Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew, ranked 14th, with a score of 2-1. In a post-match interview, Jonatan remarked that every city in China seems to have beautiful stadiums. He noted that this venue is large and conditions are excellent, expressing happiness to compete there. According to information, the China Badminton Masters is held at the Shenzhen Sports Center Gymnasium, which completed upgrades at the end of October this year. It is China’s first large multi-purpose stadium with both a “retractable roof and a foldable mobile screen.” Based on the design of the retractable roof, the enormous screen above the competition hall can switch to a double-sided horizontal screen or a four-sided screen. With the support of high technology and efficient management, the Shenzhen gymnasium can quickly switch between 16 high-level events, including basketball, tennis, badminton, and gymnastics, providing a diverse viewing experience for the audience. Before the competition, even the World Badminton Federation’s event director praised the gymnasium’s hardware and software facilities.