Top 10 Best Female Badminton Players In The World
Nine of these shuttlers will strive for Olympic glory in Tokyo.
Badminton at its best is an entertaining spectacle with its quick feet, smashes, and gentle takes. Let's take a look at ten of the best women competing in this sport right now, nine of whom will put their skills to the test at the Tokyo Olympics, as the countdown to the opening day of the Games gets closer and closer.
Top 10 best female badminton players
- Pornpawee Chochuwong
- He Bingjiao
- An Se-young
- P.V. Sindhu
- Ratchanok Intanon
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Nozomi Okuhara
- Chen Yufei
- Tai Tzu-ying
- Carolina Marin
10. Pornpawee Chochuwong (Thailand)
In the Spain Masters, Pornpawee Chochuwong defeated Carolina Marin During her performances in the Junior Badminton division, Thailand's Chochuwong gained attention. She was 17 years old when she won the Silver medal at the Asian Championships in 2015, and she did the same thing at the World Junior Championships.
Additionally, in 2017 and 2019, she won two bronze medals at the Southeast Asian Games. Chochuwong has won one BWF World Tour title; in 2020, she beat Carolina Marin to win the Spain Masters. She lost to Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the 2021 All England Open final.
9. He Bingjiao
Since 2013, the 24-year-old Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has made an impact on the sport. She won bronze in the girls' singles event at both the Asian and World Junior Championships. She upgraded her World Junior Bronze to Silver in 2014, and in 2015, she upgraded her Asian Bronze to Gold. In the same event, she also won gold at the Youth Olympic Games in 2014.
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Her senior career has been just as significant. The Chinese shuttler reached the finals of two BWF World Tour competitions in addition to winning one. She reached the finals and won a Silver medal at the 2017 Asian Championships in Wuhan before winning a Bronze medal two years later. At the Nanjing World Championships in 2018, He Bingjiao also won the bronze medal.
8. An Se-young (South Korea)
An Se-young is a 19-year-old badminton prodigy who is gradually ascending the ranks of the sport's greats. The Global No. The shuttler ranked eighth has quietly established a name for herself and has won five titles on the BWF World Tour. She made a statement when she won the French Open in 2019, defeating Spanish star Carolina Marin in three sets.
Additionally, she has defeated Chinese great Li Xuerui at the New Zealand Open. Se-young has two runners-up medals in addition to his five titles. However, it shouldn't come as a surprise if the South Korean star makes a big impression at the Tokyo Olympics after winning a major senior championship medal.
7. P.V. Sindhu(India)
India's P.V. Sindhu started with a Bronze medal from the 2011 Asian Junior Championships. In the same year, she won Gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games. In 2012, she upgraded her Asian Junior Medal to Gold. At the World Championships in 2013, Sindhu made a name for herself, reaching the semi-finals and winning the bronze medal. Since then, she has consistently won medals, including a Bronze in 2014, two Silvers in 2017 and 2018, and a Gold in 2019.
She reached the finals of the women's singles events at Rio 2016—one of her remarkable accomplishments. She was defeated by Carolina Marin, but her Silver helped establish her as an Indian icon. She also won the Silver medal at the 2018 Asian and Commonwealth Games. She also won bronze at the Asian Championships in 2014 and finished third at the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
6. Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand)
Thai Badminton legend Intanon competed internationally when he was just 13 years old, reaching the Laos international series finals. When she became the youngest ever winner of the girls' singles event at the World Junior Championships at the age of 14, she put the world on notice quickly. In both 2010 and 2011, she continued her tournament winning streak.
At the age of 18, she won her first senior title in Guangzhou in 2013. After that, she defeated Li Xuerui in the final to become the youngest woman to ever win the women's singles competition at the World Championships. In 2015, the Thai shuttler defeated Xuerui once more to win the Asian Championships. She came back strong in 2019, winning the Bronze medal at the World Championships in Basel, despite her sudden peak waning over time. With a strong performance in Tokyo, she would want to add the coveted Olympic medal to her collection.
5. Akane Yamaguchi (Japan)
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Yamaguchi will attempt to make a name for himself at the Tokyo Olympics. Japan Times) At the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Yamaguchi will be one of the two home favorites. The Global No. Since winning the silver medal at the World Junior Championships in 2012, 5's badminton career has grown steadily. She was dominant on the junior stage, winning Gold at the World Championships in 2013 and 2014. She won the Bronze medal at the Asian Junior Championships in 2012 and the Gold medal at the 2014 event.
The senior career of Yamaguchi has been exceptional. Yamaguchi has maintained a steady run of form in the Championships, despite the fact that she finished fourth to fellow countrywoman Okuhara at the Olympics in 2016 and did not win a medal. At the Asian Championships in 2019, the Japanese shuttler, who had previously won the Silver medal, took home the gold. She won the bronze medal at both the Asian Games and the World Championships in 2018. Additionally, the 24-year-old holds six BWF World Tour titles.
4. Nozomi Okuhara (Japan)
Nozomi Okuhara is one of the most anticipated host country performers heading into the Tokyo Olympics. The Japanese shuttler, who placed third at the Rio Olympics, is eager to improve. Due to the absence of Rio Gold medalist Carolina Marin, one of the favorites will be the 2017 World Championships winner.
When Okuhara won the Bronze medal at the 2011 World Junior Championships, she became well-known. She upgraded her Bronze to Gold at the 2012 World Junior Championships and won Silver at the Asian Junior event in 2012. The Japanese star has won five titles on the BWF World Tour, including the 2021 All England Open, which she won in straight sets over Pornpawee Chochuwong. The Global No. 3 also placed second at the 2019 World Championships, which were held in Basel, and lost in the final to PV Sindhu.
3. Chen Yufei (Chen Yufei)
China's Chen Yufei is the world's second-ranked player at the moment (Courtesy: BWF) Chen Yufei, a 16-year-old, reached the finals of the Asian Junior Championships in 2014. She lost to Akane Yamaguchi, but two years later, she won the Gold in Bangkok with avengeance. The Chinese shuttler won the gold medal at the World Junior Championships in Bilbao that same year.
Chen won the bronze medal at the World Championships in 2017. She went all the way to the Asian Championships finals the following year, but she lost to Tai Tzu-ying and won silver. She won bronze at both the World and Asian Championships in 2019. Chen has won nine titles on the BWF World Tour, but she has yet to win a major tournament. The Global No. 2 will be extremely motivated to disprove those who doubt her in Tokyo.
2. Tai Tzu-ying (Chinese Taipei)
Tai Tzu-ying reached the finals at the 2009 Kuala Lumpur Asian Junior Championships, earning her first major badminton medal at the age of 27. She would go on to win a slew of medals over the course of her career, including a Silver. At the 2014 Asian Championships, the shuttler from Chinese Taipei took home the Bronze medal. She finished third at the Asian Championships a year later.
Kangujam Chinglensana Singh: I was thinking that I might not be able to play for India once more, Chinglensana Singh Kangujam: I was thinking that I might not be able to play for India again. Manpreet Singh dedicates the FIH Player of the Year Award to her late father. She won the Asian title in 2017 and 2018, and then she won gold at the Asian Games in the Jakarta-Palembang edition in 2018. She has won 11 titles out of 19 finals, making her a consistent winner on the BWF World Tour. She defeated Carolina Marin in a thrilling three-set match at the BWF World Tour Finals in 2020, her most recent victory. She hasn't competed at the Olympics or World Championships yet, but Tokyo seems like a great place for her to do so.
1. Carolina Marin (Spain)
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Carolina Marin is an exceptional badminton player. She is an icon in her home country and has already won all of the major titles in her sport at the age of 28. The 16-year-old Spaniard made her debut at the 2009 European Junior Championships, where she won a Silver medal in the girls' singles competition. She upgraded it to a Gold two years later and also won the Bronze on the World Junior stage.
Even more inspiring were the performances she gave on the senior stage. In 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021, Marin won five European Championships titles in a row. Additionally, she has won the world title three times, in 2014, 2015, and 2018. Marina, one of the most successful badminton players ever, won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by defeating PV Sindhu. Despite the fact that Marin will not be able to defend her Olympic title in Tokyo due to an injury, she continues to be one of the best players to ever walk the court.
