BIRMINGHAM – The latest badminton news from the 2026 All England Championships saw Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-yi capture the biggest title of his career, while Korea’s Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae successfully defended the men’s doubles crown at the historic tournament.
Lin Chun-yi Makes History in All England Men’s Singles
Lin Chun-yi delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat India’s Lakshya Sen 21-15, 22-20 in the men’s singles final, becoming the first player from Chinese Taipei to win the All England men’s singles title.
The world No.11 entered the tournament in strong form and continued his impressive run throughout the week. In the semi-finals, he overcame Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a hard-fought three-game battle to reach the championship match.
Facing Lakshya Sen in the final, Lin carried a perfect 4-0 head-to-head record against the Indian star, but the match proved far from straightforward.
Lin made a fast start in the opening game, jumping to a 6-2 lead. Although Sen briefly narrowed the gap after capitalizing on several unforced errors, Lin regained control after the interval with a series of powerful smashes and precise net play. He closed out the first game 21-15.
The second game developed into a tense contest. Sen surged ahead to lead 9-4 and entered the mid-game interval with momentum. Lin, however, remained patient and gradually worked his way back into the rally exchanges.
Trailing 16-18, Lin produced a decisive three-point run to take the lead. Sen managed to level the score at 19-19 and later saved one championship point to force deuce. But Lin stayed calm under pressure and sealed the title 22-20 after a crucial attacking rally forced Sen into an error.
The victory marks a historic milestone for Chinese Taipei badminton, adding to the country’s growing list of achievements at the prestigious All England tournament.
Watch Highlights: Lin Chun-yi vs Lakshya Sen
Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae Defend Men’s Doubles Title
In men’s doubles badminton, Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae once again proved their resilience by successfully defending their All England crown.
The Korean pair overcame Malaysia’s Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik 18-21, 21-12, 21-19 in a thrilling three-game final.
After dropping the opening game, Kim and Seo raised their intensity in the second game, dominating the mid-court exchanges and forcing the Malaysian pair into defensive positions.
The deciding game remained tightly contested, with both pairs exchanging leads. In the closing stages, Kim and Seo held their nerve to edge ahead and secure the championship.
Watch Highlights: Kim Won-ho/Seo Seung-jae vs Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik
China Dominates Women’s Events
China reinforced its reputation as a powerhouse in international badminton by securing two titles in the women’s events.
In the women’s singles final, Wang Zhiyi defeated two-time All England champion An Se Young 21-15, 21-19 to claim the title.
Meanwhile, China’s Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning captured the women’s doubles championship after beating Korea’s Baek Ha-na/Lee So-hee 21-18, 21-12.
Chinese Taipei Celebrates Mixed Doubles Breakthrough
Chinese Taipei enjoyed another historic moment earlier in the day when Ye Hong-wei/Nicole Gonzales Chan won the mixed doubles title.
The pair defeated France’s Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue 21-19, 21-18, becoming the first mixed doubles pair from Chinese Taipei to win the All England Championships.
With both Ye/Nicole and Lin Chun-yi lifting trophies on the same day, Chinese Taipei celebrated a remarkable achievement — winning two titles at the All England for the first time.
2026 All England Champions
- Men’s Singles: Lin Chun-yi
- Women’s Singles: Wang Zhiyi
- Men’s Doubles: Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae
- Women’s Doubles: Liu Shengshu / Tan Ning
- Mixed Doubles: Ye Hong-wei / Nicole Gonzales Chan
The 2026 edition of the historic tournament once again delivered memorable moments for fans around the world, reinforcing the All England Championships as one of the most prestigious events in global badminton.
