Chou Tien Chen Becomes Oldest World Championships Medallist
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
Chinese Taipei shuttler Chou Tien Chen defeated Indonesia's Alwi Farhan 21-15, 21-15 in New Delhi to reach the semi-finals of the Badminton World Championships. At 36 years old, Chou became the oldest World Championships medallist in history after securing a bronze medal in the men's singles. This marks his second World Championships medal following his bronze at the 2022 tournament. He will face Japan's Kodai Naraoka in the semi-final. The tournament is guaranteed to crown a new men's singles world champion as none of the remaining semi-finalists have previously won the title.
Why it matters
The milestone reshapes expectations for longevity in elite professional badminton, proving competitive viability well past the traditional retirement age in the sport.
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