China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang claimed the silver medal in the men’s doubles badminton event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, marking a significant milestone for the nation. This was China’s first appearance in the men’s doubles final at the Asian Games in 36 years, highlighting the duo’s remarkable achievement despite falling short of the gold.
Liang and Wang faced Indonesia’s Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando in a closely contested final. The Chinese pair initially took the lead by winning the first game 21-19. However, the Indonesian team staged a comeback, securing the second game 21-13 and ultimately clinching the gold with a 21-18 victory in the deciding game.
The achievement by Liang and Wang is noteworthy given their status as reigning world champions, having won the men’s doubles title at the World Championships in August. Throughout the Asian Games, they demonstrated strong performances, including victories over Indonesian opponents in both the men’s team final and the men’s doubles semifinal.
Reflecting on the result, Wang expressed determination to pursue the gold medal in future major competitions, signaling their continued ambition on the international stage.
Overall, China finished the badminton competition with commendable success, securing two gold medals in the women’s team event and mixed doubles, alongside silver medals in the men’s team, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles events.
