Xiamen (China), April 26 -- Host China aims to defend its Sudirman Cup title and secure a record-extending 14th crown in the biennial tournament, as the world badminton mixed-team championship begins Sunday in Xiamen, eastern China's Fujian Province.
Established in 1989, the 19th edition of the event will see 16 teams compete across men's and women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
Only three nations, including China, South Korea and Indonesia, have ever claimed the trophy, with China dominating recent years by winning the past three editions since 2019. '
Boasting a strong roster, China's squad features four Olympic champions in its women's lineup: Chen Yufei (women's singles), Chen Qingchen, Jia Yifan (women's doubles) and Huang ...