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In the fierce matchup at the Asian Badminton Championships, a series of shocking results were eye-catching. Mixed Doubles pair of Huang Yaqiong and Zheng Siwei (IELTS pair) unexpectedly exited, Men's Doubles pair of Leung Wai Hang and Wang Chang (Liang Wang pair) took revenge with an absolute advantage, while young Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning (Sheng Tan pair) started high and went low and finally failed to sustain the initial advantage.
In the Mixed Doubles, the tournament's top seeds Huang Yaqiong and Zheng Siwei face Japan's Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino. In the first game, the IELTS combination was in excellent form and quickly took an 11-4 lead. Huang Yaqiong's blocking in front of the net and Zheng Siwei's backcourt attack coordinated seamlessly, making it difficult for the opponent to parry, and won easily 21-13.
However, in the second game, the Japanese pair adjusted their tactics, strengthened their attack on Zheng Siwei, and set traps in front of the net, successfully limiting Huang Yaqiong's play. The IELTS combination was reversed from the lead to a 17-21 loss. In the deciding game, the Japanese pair maintained their pressing attack, while the IELTS pair gradually increased their mistakes, and finally eliminated 15-21, which became one of the biggest upsets of this Asian Championship.
In Men's Doubles, Leung Wai Hang and Wong Chang face Indonesia's Alfian and Ardianto, who had previously lost to their opponents in other international tournaments. At the beginning of the first game, the Liang Wang combination showed great determination and attack power, and quickly led 6-0. Leung Wai Keng's steady serve and Wang Chang's sharp kills made the opponent unguardable. In the whole situation, Liang Wang almost perfectly executed the tactics and easily won the first game 21-12.
In the second game, the Indonesians tried to fight back, but the Liang duo defended just as well. Especially Leung Wai Keng, his performance in key points is particularly good, and he frequently completes wonderful counterattacks under the opponent's strong attack. In the end, Liang Wang won 21-15 again, and the total score was 2-0 to clean up the opponent, successfully revenge, showing their strong world-class competitive level.
Youngsters Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning take on Thailand's veteran pair Pravin and Terratanachai. The St. Tan duo got off to a great start and showed maturity beyond their years, winning the first game 21-18. Liu's net-front skills and Tan Ning's power strikes were key to winning the first game.
However, as the game progressed, inexperience and pressure began to show. In the second game, the Thai pair adjusted their tactics and frequently attacked Tan Ning's backcourt, and Liu Shengshu's response also began to fluctuate. The St. Tan pair made several mistakes in the middle of the game, and was reversed by the opponent with a wave of 12-3 attack, and finally lost the second game 16-21.
In the decider, the Saint Tan tried to regain their initial form, but the Thai's experience and composure prevailed at crucial moments. Despite Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning's efforts to find a rhythm to return to the game, and frequently adjusting their positioning and attacking strategies, they still couldn't fully control the pace of the game. The Thai duo used a coherent attack and solid defense to gradually widen the scoreline. In the end, after a long tug-of-war, the Shengtan combination lost 17-21, started high and went low, and failed to continue the wonderful performance of the initial game, which is regrettable.
The wonderful showdown of this badminton Asian Championships is not only a contest of technology and physical strength, but also a confrontation of psychology and tactics. From the unexpected exit of the IELTS pair, to the strong revenge of the Liang Wang pair, to the ups and downs of the Shengtan team, these matches showcased the coping strategies of top badminton players in a high-pressure environment.
Future events will be a further test of these athletes' mental strength and technical adjustment ability. Especially for young duos such as St. Tan, this experience will be an invaluable asset in their careers and help them better cope with the pressures and challenges of the international arena in the future. And experienced combinations, such as IELTS, need to revisit and adjust their game strategies to respond to changing opponents and tactics.
As the Olympics approach, every competition will be highly exciting and the competition will be fiercer. Athletes must maintain a high level of performance and constantly adjust themselves to ensure that they perform at their best on the most important stage. Badminton lovers can look forward to more exciting competitions and extraordinary athletic performances.