Who won badminton Olympic 2016?
Chen Long China
Medalists
| Event | Gold | Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s singles | Chen Long China | Viktor Axelsen Denmark |
| Men’s doubles | Fu Haifeng and Zhang Nan (CHN) | Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis (GBR) |
| Women’s singles | Carolina Marín Spain | Nozomi Okuhara Japan |
| Women’s doubles | Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi (JPN) | Jung Kyung-eun and Shin Seung-chan (KOR) |
Who is Chen Long’s coach?
Chen Long: Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chen Long(谌龙) |
|---|---|
| Coach | Li Mao |
| Career History | Olympic Games, World Championships, Sudirman Cup, Thomas Cup, Asian Games, Asian Championships, East Asian Games, World Junior Championships, Asian Junior Championships |
| Years Active | 2007-Present |
| Dominant Hand | Right |
What happened to China badminton players?
Four Chinese badminton players have been punished for breaking anti-corruption rules by failing to try their best in a doubles match, the sport’s governing body said Friday.
How good is Chen Long?
Relying solely on his defense, Chen Long has managed to take an Olympic Gold Medal as well as multiple World Championships, Thomas Cups, Sudirman Cups, Asian Games, and Asian Championships. Winning against Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan multiple times, Chen Long was definitely a star player.
Who did Chen Long lose to in badminton?
On 20–25 June, Crown Group Australia Open, Chen Long lost to Kidambi Srikanth in the Men’s Singles final by straight set game, 20–22, 16–21. On 21–27 August, Total BWF World Championships, Chen Long lost to Viktor Axelsen in the Men’s Singles quarter final, 9–21, 10–21.
Who won the 2016 Olympic badminton gold medal?
Facing Lee Chong Wei in the Badminton Men’s Singles final at the Pavilion 4, Riocentro on 20 August 2016, Chen Long grabbed the Olympic gold medal after he defeated the Malaysian (Lee Chong Wei) and won the match with a score of 21–18, 21–18, earning his first Olympic gold medal.
What happened to Chen Long in the 2016 Olympics?
In the 2016 Olympic Games, Chen Long was the second seed behind World No.1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia. After defeating Niluka Karunaratne of Sri Lanka 21–7, 21-10 and Poland’s Adrian Dziółko 21–12, 21-9 during the Group Stage, Chen Long qualified for the knockout rounds.
Who is China’s strongest badminton player?
Two consecutive victories over Lin Dan, long considered China’s strongest badminton player in the Men’s Singles discipline, was considered by many as Chen’s resolute ascension to the position of China MS No.1.