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BWF singles world champions: Yamaguchi, Shi Yuqi in 2025
Akane Yamaguchi won her third women's singles world title at the BWF World Championships in 2025, while China's Shi Yuqi claimed the men's crown. The Sportstar lists cover all champions from the…
The Story in Brief
Akane Yamaguchi won her third women's singles world title at the BWF World Championships in 2025, while China's Shi Yuqi claimed the men's crown. The Sportstar lists cover all champions from the inaugural 1977 edition. China dominates both lists: Li Lingwei, Han Aiping, Lin Dan are multiple winners. Other champions include Denmark's Lene Koppen, Spain's Carolina Marín (three women's titles), and India's P.V. Sindhu (2019). The men's list features legends such as Lin Dan (five titles) and recent winners Viktor Axelsen and Kento Momota.
The Indian Opinion
Lists like this invite one-upmanship about which nation dominates badminton. China has 21 women's and 19 men's titles, a formidable tally. But the sport's strength lies in its spread: Denmark, Indonesia, Spain, Japan, Thailand, and India's P.V. Sindhu all feature. The real test is not counting past medals but watching whether the 2026 BWF World Championships produce new names or reinforce established dynasties. Will a fresh face break through?
Sources (2): sportstar.thehindu.com, sportstar.thehindu.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
