The All England Badminton Championship 2022 was held in Birmingham, England, from March 22 to 28, 2022. It was the first All England Championship to be hosted in the country in four years, with the previous event being held in 2018. The event was a major success, with a total of 256 players participating from around the world. After a week of thrilling competition, the two finalists in the men’s and women’s singles events were determined. The men’s singles event was won by Kento Momota of Japan, while the women’s singles event was won by Carolina Marin of Spain.
Marin Wins All England Badminton Championship 2022
Carolina Marin was crowned the champion of the All England Badminton Championship 2022 after defeating her Japanese opponent Akane Yamaguchi in a thrilling final that lasted three games. The Spaniard, who is the reigning Olympic champion, was in top form throughout the tournament and displayed a strong mental game to overcome her stubborn opponent. Her victory makes her the first Spanish player to ever win the All England Badminton Championship and only the third non-Asian player to do so, after Denmark’s Peter Gade and England’s Nathan Robertson.
Marin’s brilliant performance throughout the tournament was highlighted by her impressive serving and court coverage. She was able to consistently outmaneuver her opponents with her quick reflexes and powerful smashes. Her determination and poise in the final was evident, and she earned a well-deserved victory in the end.
Who Won the Second Position?
The runner-up of the All England Badminton Championship 2022 was Chinese player Chen Yufei. Chen, who is only 21 years old, put up a strong fight against Marin in the final and was able to take a game off her. She displayed a solid all-round game and was able to consistently put pressure on her opponent with her aggressive style of play.
The Chinese player had a great run during the tournament, having not lost a single match prior to the final. She made it to the final after defeating her compatriot He Bingjiao in the semi-finals. She will be the first Chinese player to finish as the runner-up of the All England Badminton Championship since Li Xuerui in 2013.
Conclusion
Carolina Marin was crowned the champion of the All England Badminton Championship 2022 after a thrilling final against her Japanese opponent Akane Yamaguchi. The Spaniard was in top form throughout the tournament and displayed a strong mental game to overcome her opponents. The runner-up of the tournament was Chinese player Chen Yufei, who put up a strong fight against Marin in the final and was able to take a game off her. The Chinese player had a great run during the tournament, having not lost a single match prior to the final.