Having seen the matches I like the two finalists ; they stand out from the others except for Ren Pengbo. I have always thought highly of RP, but he lacks hard work and stamina. He is very tricky and has a strong attacking game which he uses very well. Thats why I am surprised that Gu Junfeng beat him. GJF had to play many tough games to get into the final. I would like to see how he fares against Weng Hongyang the next time they meet. GJF's game is very interesting. He is very fit and very fast. He is early to the returns taking the shuttle high up the net. His speed and footwork that he has, I dont think any of the top 10 players display this sort of style. Does this mean he hasnt matured and its still a junior being very lucky. On the other hand he doesnt make the silly mistakes that fast players do in their timing and placements. He can still make good defensive net plays and lobs against his opponents. Both RP and LLX have strong smashes but they struggled to use it as GJF' defensive returnes were very good. Is this a new style of play? Will he tone down the speed as all that running in a tournament will sap his energy? Interesting. Wouldn't it be interesting if the CBA can host a tournament just like the ITTF recently!!
Here is the link for the Chinese Yonex Mix and match event featuring Lin Dan, Li Xurui, Wang Yihan, Chai Biao, Bao Chun Lai and Du Pengyu. https://wx.vzan.com/live/tvchat-2145288032?v=1607412808354#/
For those interested, this is a thread in a China forum about U-12 & U-15 National Championships -- http://bbs.badmintoncn.com/thread-1374141-1-1.html. A link to live play was given -- https://live.ixigua.com/room/6910050426696010508/
https://sports.sina.com.cn/others/badmin/2020-12-29/doc-iiznezxs9587751.shtml In consideration of the Covid-19 situation within and outside China as well as the reported unexpected renewed coronavirus outbreak in Thailand, CBA has decided to pull out of all three tournaments scheduled for Thailand in January this month. {From what I've gathered, most of the China players were looking forward to playing in Thailand, with many expressing strong desire and determination to take part, so I supposed it must be a huge disappointment for the players. I guess CBA is playing safe, after all, this is the resumption of the new Olympic year for Tokyo slated for July to August; therefore, taking extra caution is the name of the game.- Justin}
My little uncle really deserve it.. congrats Still remember when he came to Jakarta for Thomas Cup with his China team.. those time Hanjian, Li YongBo, Tian Bingyi...Zhou jianhua..lots and lots
