What Country Won All Five Badminton Titles at the 2012 London Olympics?

By Anna Duncan

If you are a badminton fan, you probably already know that the 2012 London Olympics was a historic event for the sport. This was the first time that all five badminton titles were won by the same country – China. Let’s take a closer look at this incredible achievement.

The Five Badminton Titles

The five badminton events at the 2012 London Olympics were men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. China won gold in all five events, making them the first country to achieve this feat in Olympic badminton history.

Men’s Singles

In the men’s singles event, China’s Lin Dan won gold by defeating Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei in an intense final match. This was Lin Dan’s second consecutive Olympic gold medal in this event.

Women’s Singles

China’s Li Xuerui won gold in the women’s singles event by defeating compatriot Wang Yihan in the final match. This was Li Xuerui’s first Olympic gold medal and she became the fourth consecutive Chinese woman to win this title.

Men’s Doubles

In the men’s doubles event, China’s Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng won gold by defeating Denmark’s Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen in the final match. This was Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng’s first Olympic gold medal together.

Women’s Doubles

China’s Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei won gold in the women’s doubles event by defeating Japan’s Mizuki Fujii and Reika Kakiiwa in straight sets. This was Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei’s first Olympic gold medal together.

Mixed Doubles

In the mixed doubles event, China’s Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei won gold by defeating Denmark’s Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen in the final match. This was Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei’s first Olympic gold medal together.

China’s Dominance in Badminton

China’s achievement of winning all five badminton titles at the 2012 London Olympics is a testament to their dominance in the sport. Chinese players have won a total of 41 Olympic medals in badminton, including 18 golds. This makes China the most successful country in Olympic badminton history.

Conclusion

In conclusion, China’s clean sweep of all five badminton titles at the 2012 London Olympics was a historic moment for the sport. It showcased China’s dominance in badminton and cemented their position as the most successful country in Olympic badminton history. It will be interesting to see if any other country can match or surpass this achievement in future Olympic Games.