The Chinese Shi Yu Qi, world n ° 1, was crowned at the badminton Worlds by beating the Thai Kunlavut Vitidsarn (3e) Sunday August 31 in Paris, the Japanese Akane Yamaguchi (5e) winning in front of the Chinese Yu Fei Chen (4e).
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| The Chinese shi yu qi, world n ° 1, crowned at the badminton Worlds in Paris, beating in the final the Thai Kunlavut Vitidsarn (3e), August 31. |
| Photo : AFP/VNA/CVN |
After a hanging match, the 29-year-old Chinese, world vice-champion in 2018, dropped the 24-year-old world champion in three sets (19-21, 21-10, 21-18).
The Thais, also Olympic vice-champion in Paris, was however well started: led 18-11 in the first set, he managed to overthrow the score, taking advantage of many direct Chinese faults.
Shi, winner of the Series 1000 of China in July and the fall of the French Christo Popov in the knockout stages, was superior to his opponent on the whole match, but his feverishness in key moments almost re-abined in the third set, joined at 19-18, when he was leading 17-10.
In simple ladies, Akane Yamaguchi won in two sets (21-9, 21-13).
Already world champion in 2021 and 2022, the year she won against her opponent of the day in the final, Yamaguchi becomes the second player in history to register three world titles to her record, after the Spanish Carolina Marin.
Very mobile thanks to her small size and her meter 56, the 28-year-old Japanese woman left the Olympic champion no chance (Tokyo in 2021), yet the world’s n ° 1 fall in the semi-finals.
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| Akane Yamaguchi becomes the second badminton player to obtain three world titles after her victory on August 31 in Paris. |
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Dominating in all sectors of the game, the world number 5 has aroused the admiration of the supporters present at the Arena La Chapelle with its fierce defense at each point, and after each of its numerous winnings.
In mixed double, the Malaysian pair Tang Jie Chen/Ee Toh (4e global) has imposed itself on the Chinese Zhen Bang Jiang/Ya Xin Wei (2e) 21-15, 21-14. The title of the female double has returned to the Chinese Sheng Shu Liu/Ning Tan (world n ° 1) who beat Malaysian people Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan (2e) 21-14, 20-22, 21-17.
For the last match of these Worlds, the Koreans Won Ho Kim and Seung Jae SEO (1e) beat the Chinese Yi Liu and Bo Yang Chen (11e) In two sets 21-17, 21-12 for the male double title.
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 BWF World Championships
the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris showcased exceptional badminton talent, with emerging stars and seasoned veterans battling for world titles. Here’s a quick rundown of the champions and key insights:
| Category | Champion(s) | Runner-up(s) | Score/Result | Key Statistic/Insight |
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| Men’s Singles | Shi Yu Qi (China) | Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) | 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 | Shi Yu Qi’s victory marked his debut senior BWF World Championship title after being the world vice champion in 2018. |
| Women’s Singles | Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) | Yu Fei Chen (China) | 21-9, 21-13 | Akane Yamaguchi joins Carolina Marin as only the second woman to secure three World Championship titles, solidifying her legacy in women’s singles badminton. [[2]] |
| Mixed doubles | Tang Jie Chen/Ee Toh (Malaysia) | Zhen Bang Jiang/Ya Xin Wei (China) | 21-15, 21-14 | Outstanding performance from Malaysia in mixed doubles. |
| Women’s Doubles | Sheng Shu Liu/Ning Tan (China) | Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia) | 21-14, 20-22, 21-17 | Another prominent performance from China. |
| Men’s Doubles | Won Ho Kim/Seung Jae SEO (Korea) | Yi Liu/Bo Yang Chen (China) | 21-17, 21-12 | South Korea’s dominance continues in men’s doubles. |
FAQ: Your Questions About the BWF world Championships Answered
Q: What is the BWF World Championships?
A: the BWF World Championships is the most prestigious badminton tournament globally, outside of the Olympic Games.It showcases the world’s top badminton players competing for the title of World Champion in their respective categories.
Q: When and where was the 2025 BWF World Championships held?
A: The 2025 BWF World Championships took place in Paris, France, on August 31st, 2025. The article, current date on the provided search results being September 1, 2025, confirms this.
Q: Who were some of the standout players at the 2025 Championships?
A: Shi Yu Qi (Men’s singles), Akane Yamaguchi (Women’s Singles), Tang jie Chen/Ee Toh (Mixed Doubles), sheng Shu Liu/ning Tan (Women’s Doubles) and Won Ho Kim/Seung Jae SEO (Men’s Doubles) emerged victorious, etching their names into badminton history.
Q: How many world titles does Akane Yamaguchi have?
A: Akane Yamaguchi now has three women’s singles titles, joining the ranks of carolina Marin.
Q: How does the BWF World Championships differ from the Olympics?
A: While both tournaments are extremely important, the Olympics are held every four years and also award gold medals, crowning the winners as Olympic champions. The BWF World Championships are organized to crown the world champions annually.
Q: Where can I find more information about the BWF World Championships?
A: You can find comprehensive details on the Badminton World Tour website [[1]], as well as other reputable sports news outlets like Khel Now [[2]].
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