Scandal in Chinese Team – Top Doubles Pair Mysteriously Disappears

A shocking situation has emerged in the Chinese badminton team — doubles pair He Ji Ting/Ren Xiang Yu are mysteriously absent from the Asian Championships and Sudirman Cup 2025.

Their absence raises significant questions — the world’s No. 5 ranked pair were previously key to China’s Thomas Cup victory last year, including defeating Muhammad Shohibul Fikri/Bagas Maulana in the final match.

Despite being registered as fourth seeds, He/Ren’s names are missing from the Asian Championships 2025 draw — their position has been taken by Thai representatives Pongsakorn Thongkham/Wongsathorn Thongkham.

This situation leaves the Chinese team fielding only three men’s doubles pairs — different from the initial plan of playing four pairs in their home tournament.