BWF Thailand Open: Taiwan's New Men's Doubles Pair Liu Guang-heng, Chen Cheng-kuan Debut
Taiwan's new men's doubles pair Liu Guang-heng and Chen Cheng-kuan are making their debut at the BWF Thailand Open. After a break following the Thomas & Uber Cup, the Taiwanese delegation, led by Chou Tien-chen, is participating, with high hopes for the young pair.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, May 12) - The BWF tournament circuit reignites this week in Thailand, with the Super 500-level Thailand Open kicking off today. Taiwan is led by "Ace" Chou Tien-chen, with a total of 25 teams competing from the main draw. Among them, the new men's doubles pair Liu Guang-heng and Chen Cheng-kuan hope to bring a youthful spirit.
After the Thomas & Uber Cup team badminton tournament held in Denmark, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) took a week-long break. This week, the Super 500-level Thailand Open is being held back in Asia, in Thailand.
Chou Tien-chen also took advantage of the break to "as usual" interact and teach young players in Iceland. He stated, "The environment in Iceland is very comfortable, and I'm always happy to interact with young players here. Seeing their passion every year also motivates me more."
According to the draw, Chou Tien-chen has good luck, as he will face players who advanced from the qualifiers in both the Round of 32 and Round of 16, so passing these rounds should not be too difficult. In addition, "left-handed heavy hitter" Lin Chun-yi continues to be absent due to injury, while Wang Tzu-wei will face fellow Taiwanese player Su Li-yang in the first round, and Lee Chia-hao will also have an all-Taiwanese match against Chi Yu-jen.
Taiwan's top men's doubles pair Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh chose to rest and recover from injuries this week. However, Liu Guang-heng and Chen Cheng-kuan, who unexpectedly became the team's "atmosphere-driving duo" at the Thomas & Uber Cup, are officially partnering up.
Liu Guang-heng's original partner, Yang Po-han, is likely to retire after this season, leading 22-year-old Liu Guang-heng to decide to leave his old team and join Land Bank, forming a new men's doubles pair with Chen Cheng-kuan, who is the same age. This Thailand tournament is also their first international competition. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512
After the Thomas & Uber Cup team badminton tournament held in Denmark, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) took a week-long break. This week, the Super 500-level Thailand Open is being held back in Asia, in Thailand.
Chou Tien-chen also took advantage of the break to "as usual" interact and teach young players in Iceland. He stated, "The environment in Iceland is very comfortable, and I'm always happy to interact with young players here. Seeing their passion every year also motivates me more."
According to the draw, Chou Tien-chen has good luck, as he will face players who advanced from the qualifiers in both the Round of 32 and Round of 16, so passing these rounds should not be too difficult. In addition, "left-handed heavy hitter" Lin Chun-yi continues to be absent due to injury, while Wang Tzu-wei will face fellow Taiwanese player Su Li-yang in the first round, and Lee Chia-hao will also have an all-Taiwanese match against Chi Yu-jen.
Taiwan's top men's doubles pair Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh chose to rest and recover from injuries this week. However, Liu Guang-heng and Chen Cheng-kuan, who unexpectedly became the team's "atmosphere-driving duo" at the Thomas & Uber Cup, are officially partnering up.
Liu Guang-heng's original partner, Yang Po-han, is likely to retire after this season, leading 22-year-old Liu Guang-heng to decide to leave his old team and join Land Bank, forming a new men's doubles pair with Chen Cheng-kuan, who is the same age. This Thailand tournament is also their first international competition. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150512