Japan storms into final of badminton's Uber Cup
Top-seeds Japan charged into the final of badminton's Uber Cup on Friday, beating South Korea in the semis 3-1, with doubles pair Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi securing their shot at the title.
Top-seeds Japan charged into the final of badminton's Uber Cup on Friday, beating South Korea in the semis 3-1, with doubles pair Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi securing their shot at the title.
Veteran Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei enacted his revenge on world number one Viktor Axelsen by stunning the Dane in a two-game match in their final group encounter of the Thomas Cup on Wednesday.
World badminton number one Viktor Axelsen led Denmark's Thomas Cup 5-0 demolition of Algeria on Monday, as Japan's women also breezed past Canada without dropping a set.
Japan's women dominated Australia 5-0 to get the nation's quest for a Thomas and Uber Cup badminton double off to a flying start in Bangkok on Sunday.
Badminton's top-ranked male player Viktor Axelsen said proposed changes to the way the sport is scored could disrupt the physically grueling aspect of competition and make it less interesting to watch.
Team China is hoping for a clean sweep of this year's Thomas and Uber cups in Bangkok, sending in men's badminton big guns Chen Long, Shi Yuqui and Lin Dan as their women shuttlers aim for a fourth win on the spin.
Dates: 20 - 29 November 2018 and Venue: Leisuretime Centre - City of Greater Geelong, 262/268 Anakie Rd, Norlane VIC 3214
Badminton Australia is pleased the announce the National Junior Squads for 2018.
Japan's Kento Momota shocked Olympic gold-medallist Chen Long to be crowned Asian badminton champion on Sunday, a year after his return from a gambling ban.