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On August 4, Liang Weikeng, an undergraduate from SCNU's School of Physical Education & Sports Science, and his partner Wang Chang won the silver medal in the men's doubles badminton event at the Paris Olympic Games. This marks the first time students of South China Normal University have won a trophy for the Chinese sports delegation at the Olympic Games.
According to Global Times, the Liang-Wang pair, who are making their Olympic debut, were initially reserved as potential contenders for the 2028. Congratulations to Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang for taking silver at their first Olympics!
Here's a review of their previous events at the Paris Olympics:
On July 27, in their first group stage match of the men's doubles event at the Paris Olympic Games, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang defeated the Canadian pair Dong Adam / Nyl Yakura with a score of 2-0.
On July 28, in the second round of the group stage, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang faced the English pair Ben Lane and Sean Vendy. They reversed the score to win 2-1 and successfully advance to the knockout stage.
On July 29, in the third round of group stage matches, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang competed against the Malaysian pair Aaron Chia Teng Fong / Soh Wooi Yik. They handled the pressure to secure a 2-0 victory.
On August 1, in the quarterfinals, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang faced the former world number one pair from Indonesia, Fajar Alfian / Muhammad Rian Ardianto, winning 2-0 and advancing to the semifinals.
On August 2, in the semifinals, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang once again faced the Malaysian pair Aaron Chia Teng Fong and Soh Wooi Yik. After a fierce three-game battle, they won 2:1 and advanced to the finals.
Source from SCNU News Center
Translated by Zhao Yinfan, Zhu Ying
Proofread by Edwin Baak
Edited by Li Jianru
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