BWF World Championships 2025: History Made and Glory Won in Paris
■ Malaysia Celebrates Historic First Mixed Doubles World Title
■ Akane Yamaguchi Joins Marin as Triple World Champion in Women’s Singles
■ Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning Claim Maiden Women’s Doubles World Crown
■ Shi Yu Qi Triumphs Over Vitidsarn for First Men’s Singles Championship
■ Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae Secure Men’s Doubles Glory for South Korea
📍 Venue: Adidas Arena, Paris, France
📅 Dates: 25th August to 31st August 2025
💰 Prize Money: $…….
🎯 Tournament Level: BWF World Championships (International level, considered the highest level in badminton tournaments outside the Olympics)
The 2025 Badminton World Championships in Paris delivered a series of electrifying finals and crowned a fresh generation of champions. From historic firsts for Malaysia and China’s continued dominance to record-matching feats by Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, the tournament showcased badminton’s ever-evolving landscape and the relentless spirit of its athletes. Fans witnessed dramatic rallies, high-stakes comebacks, and emotional celebrations as new legends rose to the top on one of the sport’s most prestigious stages. Journey through the highlights and turning points that defined this unforgettable week in global badminton history.
Here are the winners and finalists for all five categories at the 2025 Badminton World Championships in Paris:
Men’s Singles
Champion: SHI Yu Qi (China)
Runner-up: Kunlavut VITIDSARN (Thailand)
Women’s Singles
Champion: Akane YAMAGUCHI (Japan)
Runner-up: CHEN Yu Fei (China)
Men’s Doubles
Champions: Kim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (South Korea)
Runners-up: Chen Bo Yang / Liu Yi (China)
Women’s Doubles
Champions: LIU Sheng Shu / TAN Ning (China)
Runners-up: Pearly TAN / Muralitharan THINAAH (Malaysia)
Mixed Doubles
Champions: CHEN Tang Jie / TOH Ee Wei (Malaysia)
Runners-up: JIANG Zhen Bang / WEI Ya Xin (China)
Men's Singles
Champion: World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi (China)
Runner-up: World No. 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand)
In the final, Shi Yu Qi (China) came back from a set down to defeat Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) 19-21, 21-10, 21-18.
Shi Yu Qi (China) beat Victor Lai (Canada), ranked No. 50, in a tough three-set match: 13-21, 22-20, 21-16.
Victor Lai (Canada) caused a major upset by defeating World No. 9 Loh Kean Yew (Singapore) 22-20, 21-18.
Shi Yu Qi (China) defeated World No. 16 Weng Hong Yang (China) in the quarter-finals and World No. 10 Christo Popov (France) in the pre-quarterfinals.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen (India) was eliminated early by Shi Yu Qi (China) 21-17, 21-16.
Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Thailand) beat World No. 2 Anders Antonsen (Denmark) 21-17, 21-15 in the semi-finals.
Vitidsarn (Thailand) also defeated World No. 5 Jonatan Christie (Indonesia) in the quarter-finals: 14-21, 21-18, 21-8.
Women Singles
Champion: World No. 5 Akane Yamaguchi (Japan)
Runner-up: World No. 4 Chen Yu Fei (China)
In the final, Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) dominated Chen Yu Fei (China) 21-9, 21-13.
Yamaguchi (Japan) fought past World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani (Indonesia) in the semifinals, winning 21-17, 14-21, 21-6.
In the quarterfinals, Yamaguchi defeated World No. 3 Han Yue (China) convincingly 21-5, 21-19.
Chen Yu Fei (China) upset top seed An Se Young (Korea) 21-15, 21-17 in the other semifinal.
Chen (China) had earlier beaten Pornpawee Chochuwong (Thailand, World No. 6) 22-20, 21-14 in the quarterfinal.
Indian star P.V. Sindhu (World No. 15) was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Putri Kusuma Wardani (Indonesia) 14-21, 21-13, 16-21.
Before that, Sindhu (India) defeated World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi (China) in the pre-quarterfinals 21-19, 21-15.
♦ Final Thoughts:
The 2025 TotalEnergies BWF World Championships in Paris concluded with thrilling and historic outcomes: Shi Yu Qi of China captured his first men’s singles world title by defeating defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn; Akane Yamaguchi of Japan earned her third women’s singles crown, tying Carolina Marin’s record; South Korea’s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae claimed the men’s doubles world championship; Chinese duo Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning won their first women’s doubles title in a hard-fought final; and Malaysian pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei made history by securing Malaysia’s inaugural mixed doubles world championship. The tournament highlighted badminton’s growing global diversity, competitive spirit, and the rise of new champions at the sport’s highest level.