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China and South Korea Set for Sudirman Cup Final in Xiamen

Defending champions China aim for a record 14th title as South Korea seeks to reclaim the crown after a tight semi-final victory over Indonesia.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Badminton - Mixed Doubles Group play stage - Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France - July 29, 2024. Tang Jie Chen of Malaysia and Ee Wei Toh of Malaysia react during the Group D match against Yan Zhe Feng of China and Dong Ping Huang of China. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
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China Crushes Japan to Reach Sudirman Cup Final, Eyes Record 14th Title

Overview

  • China advanced to their 16th consecutive Sudirman Cup final with a commanding 3-0 semi-final win over Japan.
  • South Korea secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Indonesia, showcasing their resurgence in the tournament.
  • China, the most successful team in Sudirman Cup history, is chasing a record-extending 14th title and fourth consecutive championship.
  • South Korea, four-time champions, last defeated China in the final in 2017 and will aim to replicate that success.
  • The Sudirman Cup final will take place on May 4 in Xiamen, China, concluding the biennial mixed-team badminton championship.