In the League of Greats
Two pairs in contemporary badminton can lay claim to be among the all-time greats in their categories: Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan and Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong.
· DEV SUKUMAR
Year on year, the two Chinese pairs have demonstrated a remarkable ability to evolve and stay ahead of their hungry competitors. While several of their peers have faded into the distance, both pairs appear harder than ever to beat, and are firm favourites as Paris 2024 comes into sight.
And while there are the occasional hiccups, they have the drive to bounce back quickly and affirm their position on top of the table.
The classic example is Tokyo 2020 – both pairs lost the finals. Yet, far from dispiriting them, the experience only served to make them stronger over the last two and a half years.