In the 2024 Indonesia Open Badminton Tournament, the Chinese badminton team, which has been playing continuously, performed well and once again reached all five individual finals, earning another 4 gold and 2 silver medals after a week. From the Singapore Open to the Indonesia Open, Guoyu's "back-to-back" success is not only a test of the effect of the training after the Thomas Uber Cup Cup, but also a boost to confidence and direction for Guoyu's next 40 days of preparation for the Paris Olympic Games.
In two consecutive races, four groups of Chinese badminton players reached the finals back-to-back, namely men's singles Shi Yuqi, women's singles Chen Yufei, women's doubles Chen Chenchen/Jia Yifan, and mixed doubles Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong. The high-intensity competition within two weeks tested their endurance and also indicated that the previous period of physical training had a significant effect.
Shi Yuqi won the championship back-to-back, and in both races, there were multiple three innings lasting 70-80 minutes, but he laughed until the end. Especially after conquering the "Devil" home stadium - Jakarta Istra Senayan Stadium, he helped Guoyu win the men's singles championship at the Indonesian Open again after 35 years, and won the fourth championship of the season. He also reached the top position in the world ranking, and the former "Little Stone" is constantly strengthening.
For defending Olympic champion Chen Yufei, world number one South Korean athlete An See young is her strongest opponent. Chen Yufei faced An Xiying in two consecutive women's singles finals, and both sides also engaged in a three game confrontation. In the final of the Indonesian Open, even at the crucial moment after the decisive draw of 18, Chen Yufei's attack still had speed and strength, and good physical fitness was also the key to winning. This victory is commendable. Being able to defeat An Xiying before the Olympics will undoubtedly enhance Chen Yufei's confidence.
After the Thomas Uber Cup Cup in early May, Guoyu's preparations centered on the Paris Olympic Games. This competition was also a test of some techniques and tactics, and more problems were found in actual combat. From finishing in the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open to reaching the highest podium at the Indonesia Open, the men's doubles duo Leung Wai Keng and Wang Chang have returned to their world number one position, experiencing ups and downs in two weeks of competition and gradually improving their performance. "The championship is a recognition of our training period, and we have tried some new things in these two races, including the rhythm on the field, tactical play, etc." said Liang Weikeng.
After winning the Singapore Open championship, Chen Chenchen/Jia Yifan, who ranked first in the women's doubles world, lost to South Korean pair Bai Hona/Li Zhaoxi in the final of the Indonesia Open. After the game, Chen Chenchen said, "At present, our performance is not as good as our opponents. We are convinced that we have lost. Fortunately, it is not the Olympics, and there is still a chance. Next, we will find ways to improve from the problems and do a good job in the final sprint."
Due to the fact that Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong, who ranked first in the mixed doubles world, did not compete after the Asian Championships, they had a 6-week training period before the Singapore Open. They won one championship and one Asian championship in two races, and the IELTS duo did not lose in external matches. The final of the Indonesian Open lost to Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, and the post-00s Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin increased the intensity and difficulty of the competition for their senior brothers and sisters. In the upcoming preparation for the mixed doubles competition, this pair of "post-00s" will still play an important role as "companions", which is also a manifestation of the advantages of the mixed doubles group of national feathers.
Winning 4 gold and 2 silver medals in two consecutive open races has added confidence to Guoyu's sprint to the Paris Olympics. At the Paris Olympics, Guoyu will compete as the top seed in four events: men's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
