At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang secured a historic silver medal in the men’s doubles badminton event. This marked China’s first appearance in the men’s doubles final in 36 years, with the last being in 1990 when Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi won gold in Beijing. The Chinese duo, who entered the competition as world champions, faced a tough challenge in the final against Indonesia’s Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando.
Liang and Wang started strong, clinching the opening game with a score of 21-19. However, the Indonesian pair made a powerful comeback, taking the second game 21-13 and ultimately winning the deciding game 21-18 to claim the gold medal. Despite the loss, the silver medal was a significant achievement for Liang and Wang, reflecting their strong performance throughout the tournament, including victories over Indonesian opponents in the Asian Games men’s team final and the men’s doubles semifinal.
Wang expressed determination to continue striving for gold in future major competitions, indicating that the duo remains focused on their long-term goals despite the setback. Their journey to the final was marked by impressive performances, underscoring their status as top contenders in international badminton.
Overall, China concluded the badminton competition with a commendable performance, securing two gold medals in the women’s team event and mixed doubles, alongside silver medals in the men’s team, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles events. The results highlight China’s continued strength and competitiveness in the sport on the Asian stage.