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Viktor Axelsen
Viktor Axelsen (Viktor Lundager Axelsen, born 1994, Odense) is a retired Danish badminton player, two-time Olympic gold medalist (Tokyo 2021, Paris 2024), two-time world champion (2017, 2022), and two-time All England winner; retired 15 April 2026 at 32 with a back injury.
Wang Chi Lin
Wang Chi Lin (王齊麟), born 1995, is a Taiwanese men's doubles badminton player who won Olympic gold with Lee Yang at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, a first in the event, and now partners Chiu Hsiang-chieh.
Yu Yang
Yu Yang (于洋), Chinese badminton player born 1986 in Haicheng, Liaoning; women's doubles gold at Beijing 2008 with Du Jing, three world titles (2010, 2011, 2013), disqualified at London 2012 for match-throwing, retired 2016. Distinct from footballers, a swimmer, and a Korean figure skater of the same name.
Zhang Jiewen
Zhang Jiewen (张洁雯), Chinese women's doubles badminton player born 1981 in Guangzhou; Olympic gold 2004 with Yang Wei, world champion 2005 and 2007, retired after Beijing 2008, married Choong Tan Fook.
Zhao Yunlei
Zhao Yunlei (赵芸蕾), born 1986 in Hubei, China, is a retired badminton doubles specialist, the only player with two Olympic golds at one Games (2012 mixed and women's doubles), five world titles, and 63 career titles.