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Wang Chi-lin (Chinese: 王齊麟; pinyin: Wáng Qílín; born 18 January 1995) is a Taiwanese badminton player who specializes in doubles.[1] He is the 2020 and 2024 Olympics men's doubles champion, becoming the first doubles pair in Olympics history to win consecutive gold medals, and the first unseeded men's double to win the Olympics gold medals.[2] He also won the men's doubles bronze medals at the 2018 World Championships, 2022 Asian Games, and at the 2023 Asian Championships. He reached a career high as World number 2 in September 2022 with his former partner Lee Yang.[3] Wang also competed in the mixed doubles, winning the gold medal at the 2017 Summer Universiade with Lee Chia-hsin,[4] with their career high were number 10 in the BWF World Rankings in June 2018.
Key Information
Career
[edit]In 2018, Wang won the bronze medal at the 2018 World Championships with Chen Hung-ling.[5] He then represented Chinese Taipei in the 2018 Asian Games, helping the team won the men's team bronze medal.
Since his partner Chen Hung-ling decided to retire from the international competition,[6] Wang then made a new partnership with Lee Yang.[7] Wang and Lee were classmates in junior high school. The duo reached six finals in the 2019 BWF World Tour, managing to win the Spain Masters, Orléans Masters, India Open, and Korea Masters. He also finished as the mixed doubles finalist in the Spain Masters with new partner Cheng Chi-ya.[8]
In 2021, at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he and his partner Lee Yang defeated the 2018 World Champions' Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen in the men's doubles final. They became the first unseeded pair to win a gold medal in the Olympics' men's doubles badminton. This was Chinese Taipei's first Olympic medal in badminton.[9] In 2022, Wang and Lee were named two of Taiwan's Ten Outstanding Young Persons by the Junior Chamber International Taiwan.[10]
In 2024, at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he and his partner Lee Yang repeated the feat to win in the men's doubles finals as an unseeded pair,[11] making history as the first men’s doubles pair to successfully defend their Olympic title.[2]
Achievements
[edit]Olympic Games
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, Tokyo, Japan |  Lee Yang
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 Li Junhui Liu Yuchen
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21–18, 21–12 |  Gold
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| 2024 | Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France | Lee Yang
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Liang Weikeng Wang Chang
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21–17, 18–21, 21–19 | Gold
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World Championships
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing, China |
Chen Hung-ling
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 Takeshi Kamura Keigo Sonoda
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17–21, 10–21 |  Bronze
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Asian Games
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China | Lee Yang
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 Choi Sol-gyu Kim Won-ho
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12–21, 10–21 | Bronze
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Summer Universiade
[edit]Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Taipei Gymnasium, Taipei, Taiwan |
 Lee Chia-hsin
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 Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub Goh Yea Ching
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12–21, 21–16, 21–14 |  Gold
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Asian Championships
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Lee Yang
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 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Chirag Shetty
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18–21, 14–13 retired | Bronze
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World University Championships
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Municipal Sport Palace Vista Alegre, Córdoba, Spain |
Tseng Min-hao
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Mohamad Arif Abdul Latif Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin
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21–8, 8–21, 16–21 | Bronze
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World Junior Championships
[edit]Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Taoyuan Arena, Taoyuan City, Taipei, Taiwan |
Tien Tzu-chieh
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Nelson Heg Teo Ee Yi
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8–21, 17–21 | Bronze
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| 2013 | Indoor Stadium Huamark, Bangkok, Thailand |
Tien Tzu-chieh
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Li Junhui Liu Yuchen
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10–21, 17–21 | Bronze
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Asian Junior Championships
[edit]Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gimcheon Indoor Stadium, Gimcheon, South Korea |
Wu Hsiao-lin
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 Arya Maulana Aldiartama Edi Subaktiar
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21–17, 20–22, 10–21 |  Silver
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BWF World Tour (13 titles, 9 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[12] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[13]
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Zealand Open | Super 300 | Chen Hung-ling
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Berry Angriawan Hardianto
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21–17, 21–17 |  Winner
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| 2018 | Chinese Taipei Open | Super 300 | Chen Hung-ling
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Liao Min-chun Su Ching-heng
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22–20, 21–9 | Winner
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| 2018 | Korea Masters | Super 300 | Po Li-wei
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Choi Sol-gyu Seo Seung-jae
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12–21, 21–17, 18–21 |  Runner-up
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| 2019 | Spain Masters | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Kim Won-ho Seo Seung-jae
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21–8, 23–21 | Winner
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| 2019 | Swiss Open | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Fajar Alfian Muhammad Rian Ardianto
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19–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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| 2019 | Orléans Masters | Super 100 | Lee Yang
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Akira Koga Taichi Saito
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16–21, 22–20, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2019 | India Open | Super 500 | Lee Yang
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Angga Pratama Ricky Karanda Suwardi
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21–14, 21–14 | Winner
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| 2019 | U.S. Open | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Ko Sung-hyun Shin Baek-cheol
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13–21, 21–17, 3–6 retired | Runner-up
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| 2019 | Korea Masters | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Goh V Shem Tan Wee Kiong
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21–19, 20–22, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2020 | Spain Masters | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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 Kim Astrup Anders Skaarup Rasmussen
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17–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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| 2020 (I) | Thailand Open | Super 1000 | Lee Yang
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Goh V Shem Tan Wee Kiong
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21–16, 21–23, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2020 (II) | Thailand Open | Super 1000 | Lee Yang
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Aaron Chia Soh Wooi Yik
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21–13, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2020 | BWF World Tour Finals | World Tour Finals | Lee Yang
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Mohammad Ahsan Hendra Setiawan
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21–17, 23–21 | Winner
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| 2022 | Taipei Open | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Man Wei Chong Tee Kai Wun
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18–21, 21–10, 18–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Japan Open | Super 750 | Lee Yang
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Takuro Hoki Yugo Kobayashi
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21–19, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2023 | Hylo Open | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Liu Yuchen Ou Xuanyi
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22–24, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Korea Masters | Super 300 | Lee Yang
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Lee Jhe-huei Yang Po-hsuan
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17–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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| 2025 | Taipei Open | Super 300 | Chiu Hsiang-chieh
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Kang Min-hyuk Ki Dong-ju
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21–18, 21–15 | Winner
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| 2025 | Hylo Open | Super 500 | Chiu Hsiang-chieh
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Sabar Karyaman Gutama Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani
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21–19, 21–18 | Winner
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Zealand Open | Super 300 | Lee Chia-hsin
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Seo Seung-jae Chae Yoo-jung
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21–19, 14–21, 21–19 | Winner
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| 2019 | Spain Masters | Super 300 | Cheng Chi-ya
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Seo Seung-jae Chae Yoo-jung
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18–21, 15–21 | Runner-up
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| 2019 | Macau Open | Super 300 | Cheng Chi-ya
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 Dechapol Puavaranukroh Sapsiree Taerattanachai
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11–21, 8–21 | Runner-up
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BWF Grand Prix (3 titles, 4 runners-up)
[edit]The BWF Grand Prix had two levels, the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Gold. It was a series of badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and played between 2007 and 2017.
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Malaysia Masters | Chen Hung-ling
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Kenta Kazuno Kazushi Yamada
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19–21, 21–14, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2016 | Chinese Taipei Open | Chen Hung-ling
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Li Junhui Liu Yuchen
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17–21, 21–17, 22–24 | Runner-up
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| 2016 | Chinese Taipei Masters | Chen Hung-ling
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Fajar Alfian Muhammad Rian Ardianto
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6–11, 6–11, 13–11, 11–9, 10–12 | Runner-up
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| 2017 | China Masters | Chen Hung-ling
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Takuto Inoue Yuki Kaneko
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21–14, 21–6 | Winner
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| 2017 | Chinese Taipei Open | Chen Hung-ling
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Lee Jhe-huei Lee Yang
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21–16, 22–20 | Winner
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| 2017 | New Zealand Open | Chen Hung-ling
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Ong Yew Sin Teo Ee Yi
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21–16, 21–18 | Winner
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chinese Taipei Open | Lee Chia-hsin
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Seo Seung-jae Kim Ha-na
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20–22, 10–21 | Runner-up
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- BWF Grand Prix Gold tournament
- BWF Grand Prix tournament
BWF International Challenge/Series (4 titles, 4 runners-up)
[edit]Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Maldives International | Tien Tzu-chieh
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Arya Maulana Aldiartama Alfian Eko Prasetya
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21–15, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2013 | Singapore International | Chen Chung-jen
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Jagdish Singh Roni Tan Wee Long
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21–12, 25–27, 21–16 | Winner
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| 2013 | Polish International | Chen Chung-jen
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Christopher Rusdianto Trikusuma Wardhana
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22–24, 21–14, 21–14 | Winner
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| 2013 | Czech International | Chen Chung-jen
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 Adam Cwalina Przemysław Wacha
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22–20, 20–22, 12–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | India International | Tien Tzu-chieh
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Manu Attri B. Sumeeth Reddy
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16–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Singapore International | Chen Szu-yu
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Vasin Nilyoke Chayanit Chaladchalam
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14–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2013 | Czech International | Wu Ti-jung
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 Jakub Bitman Alžběta Bášová
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21–19, 21–13 | Winner
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| 2013 | Malaysia International | Wu Ti-jung
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Alfian Eko Prasetya Shendy Puspa Irawati
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15–21, 16–21 | Runner-up
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- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
References
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- ^ a b Chao, Yen-hsiang (6 August 2024). "From Tokyo to Paris: Unraveling Taiwan badminton duo's Olympic journey". Focus Taiwan. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "麟洋配登世界男雙第二 排名創下生涯新高" (in Chinese). FTV. 27 September 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
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- ^ Sukumar, Dev (3 April 2019). "Wang Chi-Lin 'Amazed' by Run of Form". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Schwerdt, Joseph (31 July 2021). "Chinese Taipei Makes Badminton History With Men's Doubles Gold". NBC New York. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ Ko, Yu-hao; Liu, Tzu-hsuan (9 October 2022). "Olympic duo, actor win top 10 young Taiwanese prize". Taipei Times. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Wang Chi-Lin". Paris 2024 Olympics. International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024.
- ^ Alleyne, Gayle (19 March 2017). "BWF Launches New Events Structure". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ Sukumar, Dev (10 January 2018). "Action-Packed Season Ahead!". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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Early life
Introduction to badminton
Wang Chi-lin's introduction to badminton occurred within a family environment deeply immersed in the sport. His parents, both avid amateur players, frequently engaged in the game, creating an atmosphere where badminton was a central part of daily life; his mother continued playing even during her pregnancy with him.[7] This early exposure fostered a natural affinity, as Wang accompanied his parents to local courts from a young age, observing and gradually participating in casual play. His father recalled taking him to a badminton court at age three, where Wang hit a shuttlecock for the first time.[7] Formally, Wang began training in badminton at the age of nine in 2004, when he enrolled in school-based sessions in Taipei. Encouraged by his parents' enthusiasm, this structured introduction ignited his competitive interest, marking the transition from familial recreation to serious pursuit.[8] This foundational period laid the groundwork for Wang's development, blending parental support with early formal training to cultivate his skills in doubles play, a discipline that would define his career.Junior career
Wang Chi-lin emerged as a promising talent in Taiwanese badminton during his junior years, specializing in men's doubles from an early age. He first gained international recognition at the 2011 BWF World Junior Championships in Taipei, Taiwan, where, partnering with Tien Tzu-chieh, he reached the semi-finals to secure the bronze medal in the boys' doubles event.[9] This performance highlighted his potential. The following year, Wang partnered with Wu Hsiao-lin at the 2012 Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Gimcheon, South Korea. They advanced to the final, defeating strong contenders including in the semi-finals with scores of 22–20, 21–13, but ultimately earned silver after a three-game loss to Indonesia's Arya Maulana Aldiartama and Edi Subaktiar (17–21, 22–20, 21–10).[10] This runner-up finish represented Chinese Taipei's best result in the event's boys' doubles category at the time. Wang reunited with Tien Tzu-chieh for the 2013 BWF World Junior Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, where they reached the semi-finals to capture bronze in boys' doubles, finishing behind the all-Chinese finalists Li Junhui/Liu Yuchen and Huang Kaixiang/Zheng Siwei.[9] These consistent medal-winning efforts in major junior tournaments established Wang as a key figure in Taiwan's youth badminton scene, paving the way for his transition to senior competitions by 2014.Senior career
Early partnerships
Wang Chi-lin's entry into senior men's doubles began in 2014 when he was paired with the experienced Chen Hung-ling, a veteran Taiwanese player known for his prior success in both men's and mixed doubles. This partnership was formed under the guidance of national team coaches to leverage Chen's tactical expertise alongside Wang's emerging athleticism and speed, marking Wang's transition from junior mixed doubles to senior men's events.[11] The duo steadily built momentum through consistent performances on the BWF circuit. They secured their first notable title at the 2017 YONEX Open Chinese Taipei, defeating compatriots Lee Jhe-huei and Lee Yang in the final with scores of 21–16, 22–20, highlighting their strong net play and defensive resilience. This home victory propelled them into the spotlight within Taiwanese badminton. In 2018, they added the Barfoot & Thompson New Zealand Open Super 300 title to their resume, overcoming Indonesia's Berry Angriawan and Hardianto 21–17, 21–17 in the final, which underscored their ability to compete against top Asian pairs.[12][13] Their partnership peaked at the 2018 TOTAL BWF World Championships in Nanjing, where they claimed the bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Japan's Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda, defeating Denmark's Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen en route to secure third place. This achievement elevated the pair to a career-high world ranking of No. 4 in October 2018. They also repeated as champions at the 2018 Chinese Taipei Open, further solidifying their status as Taiwan's leading men's doubles team before Chen's retirement later that year.[14][11]Olympic campaigns
Wang Chi-lin's Olympic campaigns have been marked by remarkable achievements in men's doubles, partnering with Lee Yang to secure consecutive gold medals, a feat unprecedented in badminton history. Representing Chinese Taipei, their debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games established them as surprise contenders, while their 2024 Paris defense solidified their legacy as dominant forces.[15][16] At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee and Wang entered as an unseeded pair, ranked outside the top 20 globally, yet navigated a challenging group stage in Group A. They suffered an initial loss to India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty but rebounded with victories over Great Britain's Ben Lane and Sean Vendy, as well as Indonesia's world No. 1 duo Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, advancing as runners-up in their group. In the knockout rounds, they upset Japan's Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe in the quarterfinals, followed by a decisive semifinal win over Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda. The final saw them defeat China's third-seeded Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen 21–18, 21–12, clinching Chinese Taipei's first Olympic badminton gold and marking the first unseeded victory in the event.[15][17] Building on their Tokyo success, Lee and Wang aimed to defend their title at the Paris 2024 Olympics, entering as the top seeds and favorites despite facing a deeper field. They topped a competitive Group D, defeating Japan's Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi (21–16, 21–10), Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in three games (21–15, 19–21, 21–15), and the United States' Vinson Chiu and Joshua Yuan (21–12, 21–13). Their quarterfinal victory over Thailand's Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren was straightforward, and they dispatched Denmark's Astrup and Rasmussen again in the semifinals. In the gold medal match, they overcame China's world No. 1 Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21–17, 18–21, 21–19 after dropping the second game, becoming the first men's doubles pair to win consecutive Olympic golds and extending Chinese Taipei's streak against China in the event.[4][16][18]Recent developments
Following the successful defense of their Olympic title at the Paris 2024 Games, where Wang Chi-lin and Lee Yang defeated China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21–17, 18–21, 21–19 to secure gold, Lee announced his retirement from international competition.[19][20] This marked the end of their storied partnership, which had also claimed victory at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making Wang the first Taiwanese badminton player to win multiple Olympic golds in doubles.[21] In August 2024, Wang formed a new men's doubles pairing with Chiu Hsiang-chieh, a rising Taiwanese shuttler known for his aggressive net play.[22] The duo's early outings showed promise, though they faced challenges adapting to new dynamics amid Wang's transition from his Olympic-winning rhythm. Their first major breakthrough came at the 2025 Taipei Open, a Super 300 event, where they dominated the field by winning all five matches in straight games to claim the title on May 12, 2025—Wang's second Taipei Open men's doubles crown.[23][22] Building momentum, Wang and Chiu advanced to the semifinals at the 2025 Hylo Open on November 1, marking only their second deep run of the year after the Taipei triumph.[24] On November 2, they clinched the Hylo Open title by defeating Indonesia's Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani 21–19, 21–18 in the final, securing Wang's first international victory with his new partner at a European Super 300 tournament.[6] Continuing their form, at the 2025 Kumamoto Masters Japan (November 11–16), they defeated Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in the round of 32 and Malaysia's Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal 21–16, 21–16 in the quarterfinals, reaching the semifinals as of November 15, 2025.[25] This success highlighted the pair's growing synergy and Wang's enduring competitiveness at age 27, positioning them as contenders for upcoming BWF World Tour events.[2]Achievements
Olympic Games
Wang Chi-lin made his Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, held in 2021, where he competed in the men's doubles event alongside partner Lee Yang, representing Chinese Taipei.[26] The duo advanced through the group stage undefeated before securing victories in the knockout rounds, including a quarterfinal win over Indonesia's Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan (21-17, 21-14) and a semifinal triumph against Japan's Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe (21-16, 21-19).[27] In the final, they defeated China's top-seeded pair Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen 21-18, 21-12, clinching the gold medal and marking the first Olympic badminton gold for Chinese Taipei.[15] At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Wang and Lee entered as defending champions and the second seeds, navigating a challenging draw that included a group stage win over Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (21-17, 13-21, 21-15).[28] They progressed to the semifinals with a victory over Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Noppadol Noppachai (21-11, 21-19), setting up a final rematch against China.[29] In a tense three-game decider, the pair overcame world number one Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-17, 18-21, 21-19, becoming the first men's doubles team in badminton history to win consecutive Olympic gold medals.[4] This achievement solidified their status as one of the most dominant pairs in the discipline, with Wang's consistent performance across both Games highlighting his pivotal role in the partnership.[1]World Championships
Wang Chi-lin first achieved international recognition at the BWF World Championships in 2018, where he partnered with Chen Hung-ling to secure a bronze medal in men's doubles at the event held in Nanjing, China. The Taiwanese pair reached the semifinals but fell to Japan's Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda, securing the bronze medal as one of the semi-finalists and marking Chinese Taipei's first medal in the discipline at the championships.[14] In 2019, Wang transitioned to partnering with Lee Yang, reaching the third round in Basel, Switzerland, before being eliminated by the eventual silver medalists, Japan's Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe. Their performance highlighted the emerging synergy of the duo, who would go on to dominate international badminton.[30] The 2021 edition in Huelva, Spain, saw Wang and Lee advance to the quarterfinals as the third seeds and reigning Olympic champions, showcasing resilient play in a 21-18, 17-21, 21-19 victory over Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin before a loss to Indonesia's Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.[31] This run underscored their status as top contenders post-Tokyo Olympics. At the 2022 Championships in Tokyo, Japan, the pair reached the third round, defeating lower-seeded opponents but exiting after a 21-17, 21-19 defeat to South Korea's Choi Sol-gyu and Seo Seung-jae in the round of 16.[32] Wang and Lee's consistency continued in 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where they reached the round of 16, only to be ousted by Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 18-21, 23-21, 17-21.[33] Their performance earned valuable ranking points amid a competitive field. Wang did not participate in the 2024 World Championships in Chengdu, China, following the duo's successful Olympic defense in Paris earlier that year.[28] In 2025, Wang debuted a new partnership with Chiu Hsiang-chieh at the Paris-hosted event, reaching the third round as the 15th seeds before a loss to Denmark's fifth-seeded Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. This result signaled a promising start for the reformed Taiwanese pair in major tournaments.| Year | Location | Partner | Achievement |
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| 2018 | Nanjing, China | Chen Hung-ling | Bronze medal[14] |
| 2019 | Basel, Switzerland | Lee Yang | Third round[30] |
| 2021 | Huelva, Spain | Lee Yang | Quarterfinals[31] |
| 2022 | Tokyo, Japan | Lee Yang | Third round[32] |
| 2023 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Lee Yang | Round of 16[33] |
| 2024 | Chengdu, China | N/A | Did not participate |
| 2025 | Paris, France | Chiu Hsiang-chieh | Third round |
Asian Games
Wang Chi-lin made his Asian Games debut at the 2018 edition in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he represented Chinese Taipei in the men's team event alongside partner Chen Hung-ling in doubles. The Taiwanese team advanced to the semifinals, securing a bronze medal after a 3-1 defeat to China, with Chen and Wang contributing a competitive performance in their doubles match by taking the first game 21-19 before losing the next two.[34] In the individual men's doubles, Chen and Wang participated but were eliminated early in the group stage following a straight-games loss to South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae. At the 2022 Asian Games (held in 2023 in Hangzhou, China), Wang returned with new partner Lee Yang, competing in both the men's team and men's doubles events. The Taiwanese men's team finished fifth, with Wang and Lee securing a 2-0 victory over Indonesia in the doubles rubber during the quarterfinal loss to China. In the individual men's doubles, the pair demonstrated strong form by defeating Malaysia 2-0 in the round of 16 and Indonesia 2-0 in the quarterfinals, before losing to South Korea's Choi Sol-gyu and Kim Won-ho 15-21, 16-21 in the semifinals to claim bronze.[35] This medal marked Wang's first individual podium finish at the Asian Games and highlighted the duo's resilience following their Olympic successes.[36][37]Asian Championships
Wang Chi-lin has primarily competed in the men's doubles discipline at the Badminton Asia Championships, achieving his most significant result in 2023. Partnering with Lee Yang, the duo advanced to the semi-finals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where they earned a bronze medal after a competitive loss to India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The match saw the Taiwanese pair take the first game 21-18, but Wang sustained an injury during a smash attempt in the second game, leading to their withdrawal while trailing 13-14.[38] This performance highlighted their resilience as Olympic champions, though the injury impacted Wang's subsequent recovery and form.[39] In subsequent editions, Wang continued to represent Chinese Taipei in men's doubles. At the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, he teamed up with a new partner, Chiu Hsiang-chieh, following Lee Yang's retirement, advancing past the round of 32 but eliminated in the round of 16.[28] Prior to 2023, Wang's participations in the event were less prominent, with no recorded medals in earlier years, reflecting his focus on building momentum through World Tour events and Olympic preparations during that period.BWF World Tour
Wang Chi-lin has achieved significant success in the BWF World Tour, securing multiple titles across various levels from Super 100 to Super 1000, primarily in men's doubles. His partnerships, notably with Lee Yang and later Chiu Hsiang-chieh, have yielded consistent results, contributing to his rise as a top-tier player. These victories highlight his adaptability and competitive edge in international circuits, with a focus on high-stakes Super 500 and above events establishing key milestones in his career.[3] Early in the BWF World Tour era, Wang partnered with Chen Hung-ling to claim the 2018 New Zealand Open Super 300 title, defeating Indonesia's Berry Angriawan and Hardianto Hardianto in the final.[13] This win marked his breakthrough in the revamped tour structure. Pairing with longtime partner Lee Yang from late 2018, Wang enjoyed a prolific 2019 season, winning four titles that propelled the duo into the world top 10. They triumphed at the Spain Masters Super 300, defeating South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae 21-8, 23-21 in the final.[40] At the Orléans Masters Super 100, they overcame Japan's Akira Koga and Taichi Saito 21-13, 21-17 to secure the crown. The India Open Super 500 followed, where they bested Indonesia's Angga Pratama and Ricky Karandasuwardi 21-14, 21-14.[41] Their year culminated with the Korea Masters Super 300 victory over Malaysia's Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong 21-19, 20-22, 21-19.[42] In 2020, amid the COVID-19 disruptions, Lee and Wang dominated the Asian leg in Thailand, winning the Super 1000 Thailand Open by defeating multiple top pairs en route to the title.[43] They capped the year with the inaugural HSBC BWF World Tour Finals victory in Thailand, defeating Indonesia's Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan 21-19, 18-21, 21-17 in the final to claim the year-end championship.[44] After a title drought post-Tokyo Olympics, the pair reclaimed form in 2023 by winning the Japan Open Super 750, edging Japan's Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi 21-19, 18-21, 21-19 in an all-Japanese-hosted final.[45] Following Lee Yang's semi-retirement after the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wang teamed with Chiu Hsiang-chieh in 2025, quickly adapting to secure three titles. They won the Macau Open Super 300 early in the season, followed by the Taipei Open Super 300, defeating South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Ki Dong-jae 21-15, 21-18 in straight games.[6] Their partnership peaked at the Hylo Open Super 500, where the world No. 21 duo upset Indonesia's Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani 21-19, 21-18 in the final for Wang's second Super 500 crown.[6][23]| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Final Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | New Zealand Open | Super 300 | Chen Hung-ling | Berry Angriawan / Hardianto Hardianto (INA) | 21-17, 21-19[13] |
| 2019 | Spain Masters | Super 300 | Lee Yang | Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae (KOR) | 21-8, 23-21[40] |
| 2019 | Orléans Masters | Super 100 | Lee Yang | Akira Koga / Taichi Saito (JPN) | 21-13, 21-17 |
| 2019 | India Open | Super 500 | Lee Yang | Angga Pratama / Ricky Karandasuwardi (INA) | 21-14, 21-14[41] |
| 2019 | Korea Masters | Super 300 | Lee Yang | Goh V Shem / Tan Wee Kiong (MAS) | 21-19, 20-22, 21-19[42] |
| 2020 | Thailand Open | Super 1000 | Lee Yang | Various (group and knockout format)[43] | N/A |
| 2020 | BWF World Tour Finals | Finals | Lee Yang | Mohammad Ahsan / Hendra Setiawan (INA) | 21-19, 18-21, 21-17[44] |
| 2023 | Japan Open | Super 750 | Lee Yang | Takuro Hoki / Yugo Kobayashi (JPN) | 21-19, 18-21, 21-19[45] |
| 2025 | Macau Open | Super 300 | Chiu Hsiang-chieh | Not specified in source[6] | N/A |
| 2025 | Taipei Open | Super 300 | Chiu Hsiang-chieh | Kang Min-hyuk / Ki Dong-jae (KOR) | 21-15, 21-18[23] |
| 2025 | Hylo Open | Super 500 | Chiu Hsiang-chieh | Sabar Karyaman Gutama / Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani (INA) | 21-19, 21-18[6] |