China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang secured a silver medal in the men’s doubles badminton event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, marking a significant achievement for the country. The duo faced Indonesia’s Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando in a tense final, ultimately falling short after a hard-fought contest. Despite winning the first game 21-19, the Chinese pair couldn’t maintain their lead, with the Indonesians taking the second game 21-13 and clinching the gold by winning the deciding game 21-18.
This result represents China’s first appearance in the Asian Games men’s doubles final in 36 years, highlighting a momentous occasion for the national team. The last time a Chinese pair reached this stage was in 1990 when Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi claimed gold at the Beijing Asian Games. Liang and Wang entered the tournament as world champions, having won the men’s doubles title at the World Championships in August, and they had previously defeated Indonesian teams in both the Asian Games men’s team final and the men’s doubles semifinal.
Despite the loss, Wang Chang expressed determination to continue pursuing gold in future major competitions. His comments reflect a forward-looking attitude and a commitment to building on their recent successes. China concluded the badminton events with two gold medals in the women’s team and mixed doubles, along with silver medals in the men’s team, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles events.