Who won 2008 badminton Olympics?
Medalists
| Event | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s singles | Lin Dan China | Lee Chong Wei Malaysia |
| Men’s doubles | Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan (INA) | Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng (CHN) |
| Women’s singles | Zhang Ning China | Xie Xingfang China |
| Women’s doubles | Du Jing and Yu Yang (CHN) | Lee Kyung-won and Lee Hyo-jung (KOR) |
Who won badminton Olympics?
Men’s singles
| Games | Gold | Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Beijing | Lin Dan China | Chen Jin China |
| 2012 London | Lin Dan China | Chen Long China |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro | Chen Long China | Viktor Axelsen Denmark |
| 2020 Tokyo | Viktor Axelsen Denmark | Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Indonesia |
Who won first badminton medal in Olympics?
Susi Susanti won the first-ever Olympic medal in badminton.
Does badminton have 2 bronze medals?
Four medals were awarded in each event, including two bronzes. At the following Games in 1996, had 5 events with the addition of mixed doubles. Since 1996 there is a playoff between the two semi-final losers to determine the sole winner of the bronze medal. This format has continued to 2020 Olympics.
Who ranked #11 in the world rankings during the 2008 Olympic season in badminton?
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) had them as high as #11 in the world rankings, during the 2008 the Olympic season. At the same time, more efforts were made to promote badminton through national competitions. Televised tournaments were brought to malls and major coliseums.
Who is World No 1 in badminton?
Top Badminton Player Male 2022 List
| Rank | Players | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor Axelsen | 116,779 |
| 2 | Kento Momota | 112,210 |
| 3 | Anders Antonsen | 98,300 |
| 4 | Chou Tien-chen | 92,682 |
Is badminton popular in Japan?
Badminton has maintained popularity in recent years, and there are about 260,000 registered players with the Nippon Badminton Association. But Japan’s Olympic success might cause an increase in the number of players.