Nagoya, Japan, Sept 29, 2026 (AFP) - China badminton 'still strong' despite Asian Games slump

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2026-09-29

Beaten finalist Wang Chang said Tuesday that Chinese badminton is "still strong" as the country goes home with its lowest return of Asian Games golds in 24 years. Adding to the sense that China's grip on the sport is loosening, no Chinese player was involved in either singles final in Nagoya. China won two badminton golds in Japan -- in the women's team event and mixed doubles -- along with three silvers and three bronze. While still a respectabl......

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