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Yang Yang (badminton)
Yang Yang (; born December 8, 1963 in Nanjing, Jiangsu) is a former Chinese badminton player. He is one of the four badminton players in the world to have won two World Badminton Championships men's singles titles consecutively (1987, 1989), the others being Lin Dan, Chen Long, Kento Momota and Viktor Axelsen. He also won the men's singles gold medal when badminton was a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He possessed great agility, quick footwork, accurate power, and coolness under pressure, and is widely regarded as one of the finest singles players in the history of the sport. Career Yang began training in 1975, when he was 12 years old. He was recruited by the Chinese national team in 1983. He won his first Chinese national championship title in 1984. In 1985, he won the Hong Kong Open by defeating Morten Frost. In 1986, he won the Japan Open and the Hong Kong Open for the second straight year, and also helped China to regain the Thomas Cup (men's world team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanjing
Nanjing (; , Mandarin pronunciation: ), alternately romanized as Nanking, is the capital of Jiangsu province of the People's Republic of China. It is a sub-provincial city, a megacity, and the second largest city in the East China region. The city has 11 districts, an administrative area of , and a total recorded population of 9,314,685 . Situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, Nanjing has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments dating from the 3rd century to 1949, and has thus long been a major center of culture, education, research, politics, economy, transport networks and tourism, being the home to one of the world's largest inland ports. The city is also one of the fifteen sub-provincial cities in the People's Republic of China's administrative structure, enjoying jurisdictional and economic autonomy only slightly less than that of a province. Nanjing has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Badminton World Cup
The 1990 Badminton World Cup was the twelfth edition of an international tournament Badminton World Cup The World Cup in badminton was an annual tournament organized by the International Management Group (IMG). It was held from 1979 to 1997. After the tournament ceased for seven years, Badminton World Federation decided to bring it back as invitationa .... The event was held from 14 November to 18 November 1990. Competitions for group stage were conducted in Bandung while final matches were scheduled for Istora Senayan in Jakarta. Indonesia won the women's singles and mixed doubles events while China won the men's singles & women's doubles categories. Malaysia secured a title in men's doubles discipline. Medalists Men's singles Finals Women's singles Finals Men's doubles Finals Women's doubles Finals Mixed doubles Finals References * https://web.archive.org/web/20061214225120/http://tangkis.tripod.com/world/1990.htm * * {{cite news , title=δΈη ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badminton Asia Championships
The Badminton Asia Championships (formerly Asian Badminton Championships until 2006) is a tournament organized by governing body Badminton Asia to crown the best badminton players in Asia. The tournament started in 1962 and is held annually since 1991. The event had rotated between team and individual competitions before the team event became null since 1994. At the 2003 event however, there is a controversy when China decided to pull out from the tournament at the last minute. Head coach Li Yongbo said that the tournament did not award any ranking points for the 2004 Summer Olympics event and wanted to give his players more time to rest. Some of the top players were also willing to pull out from the tournament since the competitiveness of the event was low. Championships Individual championships The table below states all the host cities (and their countries) of the Asia Championships. The number of events at each has ranged from one to six, and is given in the right-mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Sudirman Cup
The 1989 Sudirman Cup was the first tournament of the World Mixed Team Badminton Championships, the Sudirman Cup. It was held from May 24 to May 29, 1989, in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. Teams 28 teams around the world took part in this tournament. Geographically, they were 13 from Europe, 10 teams from Asia, two from Americas, two from Oceania and one from Africa. India and Pakistan entered the competition but ultimately did not participate. Results Group 1 Subgroup A Subgroup B Relegation play-off Semi Finals Final Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Final classification : : References {{Sudirman cup Sudirman Cup Sudirman Cup Sudirman Cup Sudirman Cup The Sudirman Cup is an international badminton mixed team competition contested by member countries of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every two years since the inaugura ... Badminton tournamen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudirman Cup
The Sudirman Cup is an international badminton mixed team competition contested by member countries of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every two years since the inaugural tournament in 1989. It used to be held at the same venue for the World Championships in the same year until the International Badminton Federation (now the BWF) decided to split the two tournaments starting from 2003. There are five matches in every Sudirman Cup tie which consists of men and women's singles, men and women's doubles and mixed doubles. The cup is named after Dick Sudirman, a former Indonesian badminton player and the founder of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). The current champion is China, which won its 12th title at the 2021 tournament in Finland. There is no prize money in Sudirman Cup; players play for their respective countries and to earn BWF World Ranking points and national prestige. Trophy The Sudi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Thomas & Uber Cup
The 1984 Thomas Cup & Uber Cup was the 13th tournament of Thomas Cup and the tenth tournament of Uber Cup, the most important badminton team competitions in the world. Indonesia won its eighth title in the Thomas Cup, after beating China in the final round; and China won its first title in the Uber Cup, after beating England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b ... in the final. Thomas Cup Teams 34 teams took part in the competition. China, as defending champion, and Malaysia, as host team, skipped the Qualifications and played directly at the Final Stage. Qualification groups ;Qualifying venue: New Delhi * * * * * ;Qualifying venue: Hong Kong * * * * * * ;Qualifying venue: Toronto * * * * * * * ;Qualifying venue: Ostend * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Final stag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Thomas & Uber Cup
The 1990 Thomas & Uber Cup was the 16th tournament of the Thomas Cup, and the 13th tournament of the Uber Cup, which are the major international team competitions in world badminton. The 1990 final stage was held in Tokyo, Japan, in May 1990. Host city selection Singapore, Japan and South Korea submitted bids to host the tournament. The host selection was decided in May 1988, in Kuala Lumpur, at the same time with the 1988 Thomas & Uber Cup. At the general meeting, Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, ζ±δΊ¬, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, ζ±δΊ¬ι½, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ..., Japan, was selected to host the tournament. Thomas Cup Teams 53 teams took part in the competition, and eight teams qualified for the Final Stage, including China, as defending champions, and Japan, as the host team. Final stage Group A Group B Knockout st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Thomas & Uber Cup
The 1988 Thomas Cup & Uber Cup was the 15th tournament of Thomas Cup and the 12th tournament of Uber Cup, the most important badminton team competitions in the world. China won its third title in the Thomas Cup and in the Uber Cup, after beating in the final round Malaysia and Korea Korea ( ko, νκ΅, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic o ..., respectively. Thomas Cup Teams 35 teams took part in the competition. China, as defending champion, and Malaysia, as host team, skipped the Qualifications and played directly at the Final Stage. Qualification groups ;Qualifying venue: Amsterdam * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ;Qualifying venue: Melbourne * * * * ;Qualifying venue: New Delhi * * * * * ;Qualifying venue: San Jose * * * * * * * * Final stage Group A Group B Knockout s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Thomas & Uber Cup
The 1986 Thomas Cup & Uber Cup was the 14th tournament of Thomas Cup and the 11th tournament of Uber Cup, the most important badminton team competitions in the world. China won its second title in the Thomas Cup and in the Uber Cup, both after beating Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guine ... in the final round. Thomas Cup Teams 38 teams took part in the competition. Final stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Final Uber Cup Teams 34 teams took part in the competition, and eight teams qualified for the Final Stage. Final stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Final Referencestangkis.tripod.com {{DEFAULTSORT:1986 Thomas and Uber Cup Thomas Uber Cup Thomas Uber Cup Thomas & Uber Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Cup
The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championships have been conducted every two years since the 1982, amended from being conducted every three years since the first tournament held in 1948β1949. The final phase of the tournament involves 12 teams competing at venues within the host nation and is played concurrently with the final phase of the world women's team championships, the Uber Cup (first held in 1956β1957). Since 1984, the two Cups have been held jointly at the various stages of play. Thomas Cup and, to a lesser extent, Uber Cup are some of the world's "biggest" and most prestigious regularly held badminton events in terms of player and fan interest. Of the 30 Thomas Cup tournaments held since 1948β1949, only six countries have won the title. Indonesia is the most success ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badminton At The 1986 Asian Games ...
Badminton was contested at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea from 27 September to 4 October. Singles, doubles, and team events were contested for both men and women. Mixed Doubles were also contested. All events were held at Olympic Gymnastics Arena. Medalists Medal table Participating nations A total of 98 athletes from 11 nations competed in badminton at the 1986 Asian Games: * * * * * * * * * * * ReferencesFinals results External linksBadminton Asia {{Asian Games Badminton 1986 Asian Games events 1986 Asian Games 1986 Asian Games The 1986 Asian Games ( ko, 1986λ μμμ κ²½κΈ°λν/1986λ μμμ κ²μ, Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asian Geim), officially known as the 10th Asian Games and the X Asiad ( ko, μ 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Asian Games
The 1986 Asian Games ( ko, 1986λ μμμ κ²½κΈ°λν/1986λ μμμ κ²μ, Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk nyeon Asian Geim), officially known as the 10th Asian Games and the X Asiad ( ko, μ 10ν μμμ κ²½κΈ°λν/μ 10ν μμμ κ²μ, Jesiphoe Asia gyeonggi daehoe/Jesiphoe Asian Geim) and commonly known as Seoul 1986 ( ko, μμΈ 1986, Seoul Cheon gubaek palsip-yuk) were held from 20 September to 5 October 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. The venues and facilities of the 10th Asiad were the same venues and facilities that would be used in the 1988 Summer Olympics, as it was considered a test event. Seoul had previously been scheduled to host the 1970 games, but it received security threats from neighbouring North Korea, forcing it to give up hosting the games to previous 1966 host Bangkok, Thailand. Host city selection Baghdad, Iraq, Pyongyang, North Korea and Seoul, South Korea were the bidding cities for the Games, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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