Chinese badminton world champion whose powerful forehand, exceptional net game and multiple World Championship gold medals have established him as one of the finest badminton players in the history of the sport.
Shi Yuqi is a Chinese badminton player and former world number one whose exceptional technical game, powerful smash, and consistent performances at major events produced victories at multiple Super 1000 events and a World Championship gold medal. One of China's finest men's singles players of recent years.
Famous For
World Championship silver medalist and former world number 2 in men's singles badminton
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive attacking player with powerful smashes and strong net play
Legacy
Lasting Impact
One of China's leading men's singles players in the post-Lin Dan era
Career Journey
Timeline
2014
📌 Professional badminton debut
2017
🏆 Japan Open Superseries winner
2018
📌 Reached world number 2 ranking
2018
🏆 World Championships silver medal
2018
🏆 Asian Games gold medal in team event
2019
🏆 All England Open champion
2021
📌 Tokyo Olympics quarter-finalist