Source:REUTERS/Michaela Stache
[Saba Sports News] Unexpected news emerged from the men’s singles quarterfinals of the badminton event at China’s 15th National Games: Jiangsu Province’s Shi Yuqi sustained a left foot injury during the match. After a medical timeout and evaluation, he chose to withdraw, missing the chance to advance to the semifinals. It is reported that during his match against Fujian Province’s Weng Hongyang, Shi Yuqi won the first game 21-19. In the second game, when the score was tied at 3-3, an incident occurred as Shi Yuqi landed after a jump for a forehand cross-court smash. Following an examination by the tournament doctor, Shi Yuqi was wheeled off the court and taken directly to the hospital for detailed checks. After the match, Shi Yuqi stated in an interview that he felt a “pop” in his Achilles tendon upon landing but confirmed it was not ruptured, as he would not have been able to walk if it were. As the newly crowned BWF World Championships winner, Shi Yuqi’s withdrawal has drawn significant attention from fans. With the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China, from December 17th to 21st, Shi Yuqi’s injury at this time may force him to miss the year-end finals.