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If you’ve been hooked on the sport for the last few years, you’ll agree that 2016 was a triumphant year for many badminton countries. As every country tried its hand at placing some of its players in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Rankings, only a few nations were worthy of the title “the best badminton countries in 2016.” Which countries reigned at the top of the rankings in 2016?
In December 29, 2016, China reigned supreme as the most well-represented badminton nation with numerous accolades and championships across all categories. Denmark emerged as another remarkable contender in the badminton arena in 2016. Led by stalwarts such as Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen in men’s doubles and Jan O. Jorgensen in men’s singles, Denmark left an indelible mark, etching their name among the top badminton countries of the year. In third came South Korea, a nation renowned for its badminton heritage. Whether it was in women’s singles, men’s doubles, or mixed doubles, South Korean players displayed their trademark agility, speed, and strategic prowess. Japan shared third place with South Korea. With rising stars like Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi dominating the women’s doubles category, Japan celebrated remarkable achievements, showcasing their growing influence in the sport. Indonesia also held on to its third-place position with its players still in the rankings.
For the other countries that made my 2016 list, check out the table below!
| Rank | Country | MS | WS | MD | WD | XD | Total Players/ Teams |
| 1 | China | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 2 | Denmark | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Japan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Malaysia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Thailand | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | India | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Spain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Russia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Comparisons From the 2015 Rankings
At the national level, only a few things changed as Chinese players populated the World Rankings across all five badminton disciplines. The only notable change was the exit of the Netherlands from the women’s doubles rankings.
By the start of 2016, Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek dropped to 12th place, losing their position as ninth in the women’s doubles rankings. As a result, the country was no longer in the 2016 rankings.
Also, Hong Kong lost its foothold in the mixed doubles rankings at the start of 2016. By January 2015, Chau Hoi Wah and Lee Chun Hei Reginald relinquished their 2015 number 10 spot to the up-and-coming Thai team of Bodin Isara and Savitree Amitrapai.
Perhaps the most noticeable change of 2016 relative to 2015 was the dethroning of China in the men’s singles discipline. In 2015, Chen Long reigned as the men’s singles top dog, with three of his compatriots occupying the other spots.
By December 2016, China lost its top position in the men’s singles rankings as the Malaysian GOAT Lee Chong Wei leapfrogged his Chinese counterpart to reign atop the men’s singles division.
2016’s Best Players From Different Badminton Countries
Are you interested in seeing the finest badminton talents from 2016’s best badminton powerhouses? Look no further as we delve into the standout players and teams from the top 10 badminton nations, along with their impressive medal counts for the year!
Men’s Singles
In 2016, Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei was the number one ranked men’s singles player in BWF World Rankings. He reigned at the top of the rankings for a significant portion of 2016, holding it for more than 17 weeks.
| Rank | Player | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
| 1 | Lee Chong Wei | Malaysia | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Jan O. Jorgensen | Denmark | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | Viktor Axelsen | Denmark | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Son Wan Ho | South Korea | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Chen Long | China | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | Lin Dan | China | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Tian Houwei | China | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Chou Tien Chen | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Ng Ka Long Angus | Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Shi Yu Qi | China | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Women’s Singles
2016 saw Tai Tzu Ying clutching the top spot in the women’s singles World Rankings.
| Rank | Player | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
| 1 | Tai Tzu Ying | Chinese Taipei | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Carolina Marin | Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sung Jihyun | South Korea | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Sun Yu | China | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | Ratchanok Intanon | Thailand | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | P.V. Sindhu | India | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Akane Yamaguchi | Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Li Xue Rui | China | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | He Bing Jiao | China | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Saina Nehwal | India | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Men’s Doubles
Malaysia’s Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong are up several places from their 2015 positions to reign atop the rankings in 2016.
| Rank | Players | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
| 1 | Goh V Shem Tan Wee Kiong | Malaysia | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Marcus Fernaldi Gideon Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo | Indonesia | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Takeshi Kamura Keigo Sonoda | Japan | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Mathias Boe Carsten Mogensen | Denmark | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Chai Biao Hong Wei | China | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | Li Jun Hui Liu Yu Chen | China | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Angga Pratama Ricky Karanadasuwardi | Indonesia | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | Mads Conrad-Petersen Mads Pieler Kolding | Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Vladimir Ivanov Ivan Sozonov | Russia | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Fu Haifeng Zhang Nan | China | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Women’s Doubles
Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi had an exceptional year, achieving remarkable success and consistently performing at a high level in various tournaments. They clinched the gold medal in women’s doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics, solidifying their status as the top-ranked pair in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Rankings for that year.
| Rank | Player | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
| 1 | Misaki Matsumoto Ayaka Takahashi | Japan | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Kamilla Ryter Juhl Christinna Pedersen | Denmark | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Jung Kyung Eun Shin Seung Chan | South Korea | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Chang Ye na Lee So Hee | South Korea | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Nitya Krishinda Maheswari Greysia Polii | Indonesia | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Chen Qing Chen Jia Yi Fan | China | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Luo Ying Luo Yu | China | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Naoko Fukuman Kurumi Yonao | Japan | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Shizuka Matsuo Mami Naito | Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Puttita Supajirakul Sapsiree Taerattanachai | Thailand | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Mixed Doubles
Zhang Si Wei and Chen Qing Chen were the only Chinese team to finish 2016 at the top of the rankings. The powerhouse duo won the Thailand Masters and finished the year strong by dominating the World Superseries Finals.
| Rank | Player | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
| 1 | Zheng Si Wei Chen Qing Chen | China | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | Ko Sung Hyun Kim Ha Na | South Korea | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | Tontowi Ahmad Liliyana Natsir | Indonesia | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Joachim Fischer Nielsen Christinna Pedersen | Denmark | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Praveen Jordan Debby Susanto | Indonesia | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Chan Peng Soon Goh Liu Ying | Malaysia | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Lu Kai Huang Ya Qiong | China | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Chris Adcock Gabrielle Adcock | England | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Tan Kian Meng Lai Pei Jing | Malaysia | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | Bodin Isara Savitree Amitrapai | Thailand | 0 | 1 | 0 |
China: Dominant and Well-Represented in 2016
The presence of more than 14 Chinese players in the rankings highlights the country’s dominance in badminton. With four players in the men’s singles rankings, it’s easy to see where the country excels. Nevertheless, the country remains well-represented in other disciplines — particularly in women’s singles and men’s doubles.
Men’s Singles
- Chen Long | Age: 27 | Rank: 5 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 3, 3rd/4th: 0 | Outpaces opponents with his smash-heavy game and fast-paced footwork
- Lin Dan | Age: 33 | Rank: 6 | 1st: 3, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Specializes in precision shots made more dangerous by his athleticism, precision, and well-rounded tactics
- Tian Houwei | Age: 24 | Rank: 7 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has a balanced approach, enabling him to shift from defense to offense in a heartbeat
- Shi Yu Qi | Age: 20 | Rank: 10 | 1st: 3, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has an aggressive smash-heavy style that makes him a threat to opponents
Women’s Singles
- Sun Yu | Age: 22 | Rank: 4 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 5, 3rd/4th: 0 | Catches opponents off-guard with lightning-fast reflexes and well-placed shots near the ends of the court
- Li Xue Ri | Age: 25 | Rank: 8 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Plays a counterattacking style based on precision returns and long clears
- He Bing Jiao | Age: 19 | Rank: 9 | 1st: 4, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has a counterattack-heavy game featuring a wide repertoire of shots
Men’s Doubles
- Chai Biao and Hong Wei | Ages: 26 and 27 | Rank: 5 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Outpace teams with their cooperative net play and diverse front-court tactics
- Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen | Ages: Both 21| Rank: 6 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Capitalize on their reach to deliver steep powerful smashes on their opponents
Women’s Doubles
- Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan | Ages: Both 19 | Rank: 6 | 1st: 5, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Specialize in counterattacking and using their coverage to present opponents with various defensive obstacles.
- Luo Ying and Luo Yu | Ages: Both 25 | Rank: 7 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Dominate rallies with aggressive attacks and court coverage for defense
Mixed Doubles
- Zheng Si Wei and Chen Qing Chen | Ages: Both 19 | Rank: 1 | 1st: 7, 2nd: 4, 3rd/4th: 0 | Exceptional defensive play that outlasts opponents in rallies
- Lu Kai and Huang Ya Qiong | Ages: 24 and 22 | Rank: 7 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Demonstrate great agility, speed, and footwork, allowing them to move around the court and cover all areas effectively swiftly
Denmark: Still in Second Place With All Players From 2015 Still in the Rankings
Denmark retained its spot as one of the top badminton countries in the world. In 2016, the country’s best talent remained in the World Rankings. However, like with the country’s 2015 rankings, Denmark still lacked representation in the women’s singles division.
Men’s Singles
- Jan O. Jorgensen | Age: 29 | Rank: 2 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 4, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has a blend of tactical intelligence, consistency, and defensive resilience
- Viktor Axelsen | Age: 22 | Rank: 3 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Capitalizes on his reach to deliver steep and powerful smashes at blinding speed
Men’s Doubles
- Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen | Ages: 36 and 33 | Rank: 4 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Possess strong smashes and aggressive shots that keep opponents on the back foot
- Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding | Ages: Both 28 | Rank: 8 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Possess an adaptable style that enables them to switch tactics depending on their opponents’ styles
Women’s Doubles
- Kamilla Ryter Juhl and Christinna Pedersen | Ages: 33 and 30 | Rank: 2 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have a keen sense of placement and can execute accurate drops, drives, and net shots
Mixed Doubles
- Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen | Ages: 38 and 30 | Rank: 4 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Bring experience and endurance to each game to outlast younger and more athletic teams
South Korea: Down One Place With the Country’s Exit From the Men’s Doubles Rankings
South Korea had three men’s doubles teams in 2015 in the rankings. However, by the end of 2016, all men’s doubles pairs exited the rankings, leaving South Korea with no representation in the said discipline. Despite the loss of teams in the men’s doubles rankings, South Korea had new talent in the men’s singles discipline in Son Wan Ho.
Men’s Singles
- Son Wan Ho | Age: 26 | Rank: 4 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 3, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has effective court coverage and counterattacking prowess that make him a threat in long rallies
Women’s Singles
- Sung Jihyun | Age: 25 | Rank: 3 | 1st: 3, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Specializes in powerful and precision shots close to the net
Women’s Doubles
- Jung Kyung Eun and Shin Seung Chan | Ages: 26 and 22 | Rank: 3 | 1st: 3, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Showcase a balanced style of play characterized by solid defense, tactical awareness, and effective teamwork
- Chang Ye Na and Lee So Hee | Ages: 27 and 22 | Rank: 4 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Dominate rallies with their aggressive attacking style consisting of powerful smashes and strategic clears
Mixed Doubles
- Ko Sung Hyun and Kim Ha Na | Ages: 29 and 27 | Rank: 2 | 1st: 4, 2nd: 3, 3rd/4th: 0 | Combine power, speed, tactical awareness, and effective teamwork for a dangerous effect
Japan: Down to Third Place With Okuhara and Momota’s Departures From the Rankings
2016 saw two Japanese shuttlers leave the rankings — Nozomi Okuhara and Kento Momota. Nevertheless, Japan continued to be dominant in women’s doubles with three teams in the World Rankings.
Women’s Singles
- Akane Yamaguchi | Age: 25 | Rank: 3 | 1st: 3, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Outlasts opponents with her endurance and defensive prowess
Men’s Doubles
- Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda | Ages: Both 26 | Rank: 3 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have on-court coordination and synchronized tactics that make this Japanese duo a force to be reckoned with
Women’s Doubles
- Misaki Matsumoto and Ayaka Takahashi | Ages: 24 and 26 | Rank: 1 | 1st: 5, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have opposing styles that make them an unpredictable team to play against
- Naoko Fukuman and Kurumi Yonao | Ages: Both 24 | Rank: 8 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Boast quick reactions and solid defensive positioning, enabling them to retrieve difficult shots and engage in long, intense rallies
- Shizuka Matsuo and Mami Naito | Ages: Both 30 | Rank: 9 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have a patient approach to most matches that allow them to adapt to various opponents on the court
Indonesia: Still in Third Place as It Dominated the Doubles Rankings
Indonesia proved itself again in 2016 as a powerhouse in doubles badminton, with five teams in the doubles World Rankings. However, as in 2015, the badminton country lacked players in the men’s and women’s singles rankings.
Men’s Doubles
- Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo | Ages: 25 and 20 | Rank: 2 | 1st: 5, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Outpace their opponents with their footwork and mobility, bombarding their opponents with an array of well-placed shots
- Angga Pratama and Ricky Karanadasuwardi | Ages: 25 and 24 | Rank: 7 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 3, 3rd/4th: 0 | Favor a defensive style over an offensive one but will exploit gaps with precision shots and tactical net play
Women’s Doubles
- Nitya Krishinda Maheswari and Greysia Polii | Ages: 28 and 29 | Rank: 5 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Recognized for their strong defense, precise shot placement, and strategic play on the court
Mixed Doubles
- Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir | Ages: 29 and 31 | Rank: 3 | 1st: 4, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Play tactically and aggressively to take advantage of their experience, teamwork, and athleticism
- Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto | Ages: 22 and 27 | Rank: 5 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Dominate opponents with strong smashes, quick reflexes, and solid defense to weather rallies and create scoring opportunities
Malaysia: Up Several Places With Better Representation in the World Rankings
Despite a lack of players in the women’s singles and doubles rankings, 2016 was a much better year for Malaysia as three doubles teams entered the rankings. Additionally, 2016 was the year Lee Chong Wei cemented himself as the top men’s singles player in the world.
Men’s Singles
- Lee Chong Wei | Age: 34 | Rank: 1 | 1st: 4, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Boasts a fast-paced attacking style with precision net play and heavy counter-smashes
Men’s Doubles
- Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong | Ages: Both 27 | Rank: 1 | 1st: 3, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have seamless communication and synchronization that allow them to cover the court efficiently and execute well-coordinated shots
Mixed Doubles
- Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying | Ages: 28 and 27 | Rank: 6 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Combine power, precision, tactical awareness, exceptional teamwork, and defensive skills
- Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing | Ages: 22 and 24 | Rank: 9 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 5, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have a court coverage strategy that enables them to retrieve most shots and outlast opponents in drawn-out rallies
Thailand: Improved Their Position With Two Doubles Teams Entering the Rankings
Ratchanok Intanon had always been the lone Thai representative in the rankings, but in 2016, she was joined by two teams — one in women’s doubles and the other in mixed doubles.
Women’s Singles
- Ratchanok Intanon | Age: 21 | Rank: 5 | 1st: 4, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Overwhelms the opposition with quick footwork and heavy smashes from the backcourt
Women’s Doubles
- Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai | Ages: 20 and 24 | Rank: 10 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Have a complimentary playing style blending defensive coverage and counterattacking tactics
Mixed Doubles
- Bodin Isara and Savitree Amitrapai | Ages: 26 and 28 | Rank: 10 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 1, 3rd/4th: 0 | Can cover more of their half of the court and execute diverse shots from either side thanks to their left and right-handed styles
India: Improved Representation in Women’s Singles With P.V. Sindhu’s Entrance in the Rankings
Despite Kidambi Srikanth’s exit from the rankings, India still had two representatives with P.V. Sindhu’s entry into the women’s singles World Rankings. The country still lacked representation in doubles, as was the case in
2015.
Women’s Singles
- P.V. Sindhu | Age: 21 | Rank: 6 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has the height advantage, athleticism, and excellent reach to cover the court effectively and retrieve difficult shots
- Saina Nehwal | Age: 26 | Rank: 10 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Combines footwork, solid shot placement, and a rare level of mental toughness on the court
Chinese Taipei: Chen and Ying Remained in the Rankings
Chinese Taipei still made its mark on the singles disciplines with Tai Tzu Ying and Chou Tien Chen improving their positions, but the country still lacked teams in doubles just as it did in 2015.
Men’s Singles
- Chou Tien Chen | Age: 26 | Rank: 8 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Utilizes impeccable court coverage and return shots
Women’s Singles
- Tai Tzu Ying | Age: 22 | Rank: 1 | 1st: 4, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Has natural athleticism and well-rounded physical capabilities that allow her to have an attack-heavy style
Hong Kong: In Last Place Following the Exit of Their Mixed Doubles Team
Hong Kong’s Lee Chun Hei Reginald and Chau Hoi Wah dropped several places from their number 10 position in 2016. Fortunately, Ng Ka Long Angus salvaged Hong Kong’s position in the rankings by placing ninth in 2016.
Men’s Singles
- Ng Ka Long Angus | Age: 22 | Rank: 9 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Takes advantage of his endurance to outlast opponents in long rallies
Spain: Still in Last Place With Marin as Their Sole Representative
Carolina Marin was still Spain’s sole flag-bearer in the World Rankings. The 23-year-old shuttler dropped to second place, trailing behind Tai Tzu Ying.
Women’s Singles
- Carolina Marin | Age: 23 | Rank: 2 | 1st: 1, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Favors an attacking style consisting of fast-paced net shots and steep smashes
Russia: A Newcomer to the Rankings
Russia broke into the World Rankings in 2016. In that year, the duo of Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov ascended several spots to ninth place, becoming Russia’s sole representatives in the rankings.
Men’s Doubles
- Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov | Ages: 29 and 27 | Rank: 9 | 1st: 2, 2nd: 0, 3rd/4th: 0 | Generate significant power in their shots, putting pressure on their opponents and creating scoring opportunities
England: Still on Our List With Their Mixed Doubles Team Still in the Rankings
England was still among the top badminton countries with one English team in the mixed doubles World Rankings. Despite slipping one spot lower in 2016, Chris and Gabrielle Adcock continued to bear England’s flag as the country’s sole badminton representatives.
Mixed Doubles
- Chris Adcock and Gabrielle Adcock | Ages: 27 and 26 | Rank: 8 | 1st: 0, 2nd: 2, 3rd/4th: 0 | Skilled at intercepting shots at the net and creating opportunities for quick counterattacks
What a Year for Every Top Badminton County!
Without a doubt, 2016 was quite an eventful and unpredictable year for badminton. We witnessed countries making surprising climbs up the rankings while others slipped down. If 2016 shows us badminton fans one thing, it’s that nobody stays on top forever. Luckily, nobody stays on the bottom of the barrel either, as shown by nations like Thailand and Malaysia.
Once again, badminton is a fun and crazy sport to get into as the rankings proved. Join me as we embrace the unpredictability and excitement!
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