The totalenergies BWF World Championships 2025 concluded on August 31st at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France, the same venue that hosted Olympic badminton tournaments. The final day showcased intense competition across all five disciplines, crowning the world’s best in badminton.
In men’s singles, China’s Shi Yuqi mounted a comeback to defeat Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn. After dropping the first set, Shi Yuqi rallied to win 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 in a grueling hour and 17 minutes. This victory underscores Shi Yuqi’s resilience and strategic adjustments mid-match, reminiscent of a quarterback making crucial audibles at the line of scrimmage.
The women’s singles final saw Japan’s Akane yamaguchi dominate China’s Chen Yu Fei in a swift 37 minutes, securing a decisive 21-9, 21-13 victory. Yamaguchi’s performance was akin to a dominant pitcher throwing a shutout,leaving her opponent with little chance to score.
South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae triumphed in men’s doubles, defeating China’s Chen Bo Yang and liu Yi 21-17, 21-12 in 40 minutes. Their teamwork and precision mirrored the synchronized play of a well-oiled basketball offense.
The women’s doubles final was the longest match of the day, with China’s Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning edging out Malaysia’s Tan Pearly and Thinaah Muralitharan 21-14, 20-22, 21-17 in an hour and 23 minutes. This back-and-forth battle resembled a seesaw game in the NBA playoffs, where every possession mattered.
in mixed doubles, Malaysia’s Chen Tang jie and Toh Ee wei defeated China’s Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei ya Xin 21-15, 21-14 in 40 minutes. Their coordinated attack and strategic defense were like a perfectly executed double play in baseball.
TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 – Results (august 31)
Men’s Singles – Final
Shi Yuqi (China, 1) def. Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand, 3) 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 (1:17)
Women’s Singles – Final
Akane Yamaguchi (Japan, 5) def. Chen Yu Fei (China, 4) 21-9, 21-13 (0:37)
Men’s Doubles – Final
Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae (South Korea, 1) def. Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi (China,11) 21-17,21-12 (0:40)
Women’s Doubles – Final
Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning (China,1) def. Tan Pearly/Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia, 2) 21-14, 20-22, 21-17 (1:23)
Mixed Doubles – Final
Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei (Malaysia, 4) def. Jiang Zhen Bang/Wei Ya Xin (China, 2) 21-15, 21-14 (0:40)
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