The quarterfinals of the badminton singles and doubles tournaments concluded on Sept. 27, 2026, setting the stage for high-stakes semifinal matches across multiple divisions.
Mixed Doubles Pairs Secure Semifinal Berths
China's mixed doubles duos won their quarterfinal matches to book spots in the next round. Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin dictated the tempo against South Korea’s Kim Jae-hyeon and Chang Ha-jung, securing a straightforward 21-13, 21-15 victory in straight games. Meanwhile, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping faced stiff resistance from their Indian opponents. After claiming the opening game 21-14 and dropping the second 18-21, the Chinese pair regrouped to edge out the decider 21-18, completing a hard-fought 2-1 win to join their compatriots in the final four. In other mixed doubles action, Indonesia’s pair overcame a one-game deficit to defeat South Korea’s Jeong Na-eun and Cho Song-hyun 2-1, while Chinese Taipei’s pair swept their Thai opponents 2-0.
Fierce Battles Highlight Women’s and Men’s Doubles
In the women’s division, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning delivered a clinical performance for China, dispatching Chinese Taipei’s Hsieh Pei-shan and Hung En-tzu 21-15, 21-15. South Korea’s Lee So-hee and Baek Ha-na advanced with a 2-0 victory against Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chih-yun and Hsu Yin-hui.
The men’s doubles bracket featured rapid exchanges and heavy-hitting rallies. China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang showcased dominant form, defeating Malaysia’s Muhammad Haikal and Nur Izzuddin 21-13, 21-17. Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto edged past South Korea’s Ki Dong-ju and Kang Min-hyuk 2-1. Another lengthy encounter saw South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae defeat Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita in three games, while Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin swept Vietnam’s Nguyen Dinh Hoang and Tran Dinh Manh 2-0.
Singles Stars Pass Tough Tests as Nishimoto Exits
Wang Zhiyi advanced efficiently in the women’s singles draw, needing just 36 minutes to defeat Chinese Taipei’s Lin Hsiang-ti 21-7, 21-12. Her teammate Chen Yufei faced a severe challenge from India’s Pusarla V. Sindhu, dropping the first game 11-21 before tactical adjustments allowed her to claim the next two 21-18, 21-10 for a 2-1 comeback victory. Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi defeated India’s Unnati Hooda 2-1, and South Korea’s An Se-young swept Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon 2-0.
The men’s singles tournament saw significant attrition. Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew eliminated Jonatan Christie in straight games, 2-0. South Korea’s Yoo Tae-bin orchestrated a major upset by defeating Japan’s Naraoka Koki 2-1 in a grueling contest. Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn overcame Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu 2-1, and Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen 2-0, leaving the men’s singles semifinals populated entirely by Southeast Asian and South Korean competitors.
Upcoming Semifinal Clashes
With the quarterfinal stage concluded, remaining contenders prepare for the upcoming semifinal sessions. Chinese delegations face critical matchups against rivals from Japan and South Korea as competition narrows toward the gold-medal matches.
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