Some of the events of the 2021 National Games have already started, and badminton, one of China's dominant sports, is also one of the focus of fans' attention. In the current several projects, the lack of reserve strength of the Chinese team is the men's singles event, so who can win the championship is also one of the focuses of everyone.
Next, we will take stock of the previous National Games badminton men's singles champions.
The first session, 1959, Wang Wenjiao
Wang Wenjiao, an Indonesian-born overseas Chinese in Nan'an, Fujian Province, became famous in Indonesia in the 1940s and was already a new star in the feather industry. After the founding of New China, he returned to China and participated in the National Games, winning the first National Games badminton men's singles championship.
The second session, 1963, Tang Xianhu
Tang Xianhu is a famous player in the badminton industry and a meritorious coach. Not only is he famous as a coach, he is in his time, and the level of singles is also unique.
The third session, 1975, Tang Xianhu
Tang Xianhu has won the men's singles championship for two consecutive years, and it should not be underestimated that the two competitions span 12 years, indicating that his peak state is very long. After retiring from the army, he has also been committed to the badminton career for a long time, and famous players such as Lin Dan, Xia Xuanze and Ji Xinpeng have all received his guidance.
Fourth session, 1979, Yan Yujiang
Yan Yujiang is a native of Jiangsu, due to the characteristics of the times, he did not have many opportunities for international competitions, and after retiring, he went to coach a foreign country.
Fifth, 1983, Han Jian
Han Jian's playing style is special, defensive counterattack play, good physical strength, known as "kraft candy". He went to Malaysia to coach after retiring from retirement, and under his leadership, Malaysia's badminton rushed into the world's top ranks.
The sixth session, 1987, Yang Yang
Yang Yang's unique pace and sharp attack are one of the older generation of "four heavenly kings" in badminton, and the only regret is that in his time, badminton did not enter the Olympic Games and did not qualify for the Olympic championship.
The seventh session, 1993, Zhao Jianhua
Zhao Jianhua is also one of the older generation of "Four Heavenly Kings" in badminton. He played in a rich way, setting a precedent for fake moves in front of the net, small balls. Later, due to physical reasons, the peak period was not long enough and retired.
8th, 1997, Chen Gang
Chen Gang, from Zhejiang. His development in the national team was not smooth, and he rarely had the opportunity to participate in the competition, so he retired early. After retiring from the military, he went to South Korea and Europe to coach.
9th, 2001, Luo Yigang
Luo Yigang defeated the 18-year-old Lin Dan in the final of the National Games, preventing the early arrival of the Lin Dan era. In the subsequent national team career, Luo Yigang did not have many dazzling achievements in major competitions, and entered the national team coaching staff after retiring. He has outstanding achievements in women's singles training.
10th, 11th, 12th, 13th (2005, 2009, 2013, 2017), Lin Dan
Since 2005, Lin Dan has taken over the world badminton scene, whether it is foreign or domestic, as long as he wants to win the competition, he has won all of them, and he has achieved international and domestic "Grand Slams", especially the 4 consecutive championships of the men's singles of the National Games, infinite glory.
Lin Dan can be said to be the best in the history of men's singles in the world so far.
The 2021 National Games will kick off, who can win the men's singles title? At present, Chen Long and Shi Yuqi are the biggest hits. The other men's singles players are not strong enough, and the impact is not large. The Chinese men's team entered a trough period, although Chen Long reached the men's singles final at the Tokyo Olympics, but his strength was completely crushed by Acesaron, and his age was also more than thirty, it was difficult to have his promotion. Shi Yuqi's age is very good, but in recent years, he has been affected by injuries, and his strength and state have been high and low, and they are not very stable. The level of this competition is destined to be inferior to previous editions.