Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Shi Yuqi Wins Badminton World Championship Men's Singles
Shi Yuqi from China won the men's singles title at the Badminton World Championships.
He beat Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand after a tough match.
Shi Yuqi had lost the first set but fought back to win.
This is Shi Yuqi's first individual world title, and he was very happy.
He had previously won silver at the World Championship in 2018.
The match lasted over an hour, with Shi Yuqi saying he gave his best effort.
He mentioned that he feels people often expect him to perform better in team events, so this win was especially meaningful.
Shi Yuqi of China won the men's singles title.
He defeated Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final.
The match went to three sets.
This is Shi Yuqi's first individual world championship title.
The final was held at the Adidas Arena in Paris.
- Who
- Shi Yuqi and Kunlavut Vitidsarn
- What
- Competed in the men's singles final of the Badminton World Championship, with Shi Yuqi winning.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but the match took place after 2018.
- Where
- Adidas Arena, Paris
- Why
- To compete for the World Championship title.
- Winner
- Shi Yuqi
- Opponent
- Kunlavut Vitidsarn
- Match Duration
- 1 hour and 17 minutes
- Final Score
- 19-21, 21-10, 21-18
- Venue
- Adidas Arena, Paris
- Shi Yuqi's Previous Best
- Silver medal at the World Championship (2018)
Sources
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