In a significant achievement at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang secured a silver medal in the men’s doubles badminton event. Their journey to the podium was marked by a hard-fought final against Indonesia’s Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando. Despite a strong start, where the Chinese pair clinched the opening game 21-19, they were unable to maintain their lead as the Indonesian duo came back to win the subsequent games 21-13 and 21-18, earning the gold medal.
This result is noteworthy as it marks China’s first appearance in the men’s doubles final at the Asian Games in 36 years. The last Chinese pair to reach this stage was Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi, who won the gold medal at the 1990 Beijing Asian Games. Liang and Wang’s current performance highlights their prowess, especially considering they entered the competition as world champions, having recently won the men’s doubles title at the World Championships in August.
Throughout the tournament, Liang and Wang demonstrated their skills by defeating Indonesian opponents in both the men’s team final and the men’s doubles semifinal. Despite the loss in the final, Wang emphasized the pair’s determination to pursue the gold medal in future major competitions, showcasing their commitment to excellence in the sport.
China’s overall performance in badminton at the Asian Games was impressive, with the nation securing two gold medals in the women’s team event and mixed doubles, in addition to silver medals in the men’s team, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles events. This outcome underscores China’s continued strength and competitiveness in the international badminton arena.