Kuala Lumpur: The last 12 months of international badminton has featured plenty of memorable victories and disappointing defeats to keep badminton fans busy.
Here’s a look back at the top 10 most-read badminton stories on BadmintonPlanet.com in 2018:
10. Lee Yong-Dae has reportedly filed for divorce after less than 2 years of marriage
Lee Yong-Dae, his wife Byun Soo Mi and their daughter feature in a Korean reality TV show. (photo: KBS) 9. Zhao Yunlei and Hong Wei tie the knot
Related Coverage Keep Reading Congratulations to Zhao Yunlei and Hong Wei. May their married life be full of fun, love joy and laughter! (photo: Zhao Yunlei’s social media page) 8. Kento Momota wins first badminton worlds with victory over Shi Yuqi
Kento Momota captures the 2018 world badminton title. (photo: AFP) 7. Japan end 37-year wait with Uber Cup victory
Team Japan celebrate after winning the BWF Uber Cup 2018 final against team Thailand in Bangkok. (photo: AP) 6. Thomas Cup final: China beat Japan 3-1 to claim title through Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen
Chinese players storm the court after the Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen clinch the winning point for China. (photo: AP) 5. Lee Chong Wei, defying age, tops Kidambi Srikanth in Commonwealth Games final
Lee Chong Wei fights hard to win the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast gold medal. (photo: AP) 4. Breaking news: Jung Jae-sung passes away at 35
2012 Olympic badminton bronze medallist Jung Jae-Sung dies at 35 3. Jonatan Christie downs Chou Tien Chen to win Asian Games gold
Badminton fans are screaming for Jonatan Christie’s shirtless moment. (photo: AFP) 2. Lee Chong Wei arrives home
Lee Chong Wei and family leave Subang airport with a blue SUV. (photo: Sinchew) 1. Lee Chong Wei set to return to Malayia after successful treatment of nose cancer
Wish Lee Chong Wei a speedy recovery. (photo: AFP)
