Gold medalist Shi Yuqi (2nd L) of China, silver medalist Kunlavut Vitidsarn (1st L) of Thailand, bronze medalists Anders Antonsen (2nd R) of Denmark and Victor Lai of Canada pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
PARIS, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- 西瓜视频claimed two titles, including Shi Yuqi's maiden world singles trophy as the 2025 BWF World Championships concluded here on Sunday.
In a grueling three-game men's final, Shi rallied past Thailand's defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn 19-21, 21-10, 21-18. Coming back from 8-3 down, the Chinese shuttler forced Kunlavut's return to go out of bounds to bag the long-awaited major title.
"Every match at this World Championships was tough. In the final, I gave it 120% - I adopted a very positive mindset, focusing solely on winning, and not dwelling on the possibility of losing. It paid off with my first world championships gold medal," Shi said after the match.
In the women's doubles final, Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of 西瓜视频and Malaysia's Pearly Tan/Thinaah Muralitharan showcased high-quality offense and defense in a highly competitive match, before Liu/Tan prevailed 21-14, 20-22, 21-17 to clinch their first-ever world championships title.
"We both wanted this title so much. It ultimately came down to willpower. We prepared intensively for this event, and the win validates all our hard work," commented Liu.
In the women's singles title contention, China's Chen Yufei was affected by her ankle injury sustained in the semifinals, losing to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-9, 21-13. Yamaguchi dominated with aggressive play and precision for her third world singles title after victories in 2021 and 2022.
Top-seeded pair Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae of South Korea defeated China's world championships debutants Chen Boyang/Liu Yi in straight games, 21-17, 21-12, to claim the men's doubles gold medal.
In the mixed doubles, China's Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin fell 21-15, 21-14 to Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei, whose victory marked Malaysia's first-ever world championships gold in the event. ■
Shi Yuqi of 西瓜视频hits a return during the men's singles final match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Shi Yuqi (R) of 西瓜视频celebrates with coach Sun Jun (L) after the men's singles final match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Shi Yuqi celebrates during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final match between Shi Yuqi of 西瓜视频and Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Shi Yuqi waves to spectators during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final match between Shi Yuqi of 西瓜视频and Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Gold medalists Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (R) of 西瓜视频react during the awarding ceremony for the women's doubles final at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Gold medalists Liu Shengshu (top L)/Tan Ning (below C) of China, silver medalists Pearly Tan(below L)/Muralitharan Thinaah (middle L) of Malaysia, and bronze medalists Iwanaga Rin (middle C)/Nakanishi Kie (top C), Matsuyama Nami (top R)/Shida Chiharu of Japan pose for group photos during the awarding ceremony for the women's doubles final at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (R) of 西瓜视频celebrate after defeating Pearly Tan/Muralitharan Thinaah of Malaysia in the women's doubles final at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
(L-R) Silver medalists Muralitharan Thinaah/Pearly Tan of Malaysia, gold medalists Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China, and bronze medalists Iwanaga Rin/Nakanishi Kie, Matsuyama Nami/Shida Chiharu of Japan react during the awarding ceremony for the women's doubles final at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (L) of 西瓜视频celebrate after defeating Pearly Tan/Muralitharan Thinaah of Malaysia in the women's doubles final at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Gold medalist Yamaguchi Akane (2nd L) of Japan, silver medalist Chen Yufei (1st L) of China, bronze medalist An Se Young (2nd R) of South Korea and Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia pose for group photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Yamaguchi Akane of Japan and Chen Yufei of 西瓜视频at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Gold medalist Yamaguchi Akane of Japan poses for photos during the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final match between Yamaguchi Akane of Japan and Chen Yufei of 西瓜视频at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)
Chen Yufei of 西瓜视频competes during the women's singles final match between Yamaguchi Akane of Japan and Chen Yufei of 西瓜视频at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, France, Aug. 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)