**** Rising and Falling Stars in the Latest World Badminton Rankings: Success and Hardship at Olympic Paris 2024
Trang Napie
Sun Sep 08 2024
The world of badminton has witnessed significant movements in the latest rankings, with athletes like Lê Đức Phát, Nguyễn Hải Đăng, Nguyễn Thùy Linh, and Vũ Thị Anh Thư experiencing both triumph and setbacks at the Olympic Paris 2024.
Thanks to his championship victory at the LAGOS International Classics 2024, Lê Đức Phát has soared 7 spots to reach the 61st position in the world rankings. This achievement marks a new milestone in the young military player's career, showcasing his relentless climb up the global ladder.
Meanwhile, Nguyễn Hải Đăng secured a silver medal at the same tournament held in Nigeria, propelling him 5 places up to the 75th rank globally. This attainment stands as the highest ranking the talented player from Ho Chi Minh City has reached as of May 14, 2024.
Despite bowing out in the quarter-finals of the LAGOS International Classics 2024, rising star Vũ Thị Anh Thư has surged 14 places to claim the 110th spot in the women's singles world rankings. Though she still has a considerable distance to cover to reclaim her best-ever ranking of 97th globally, her potential and promising future remain undeniable.
In a surprising turn of events, Nguyễn Thùy Linh managed to climb the ranks even without competing in the past week. The top Vietnamese female player, representing Đồng Nai province, has risen to the 22nd spot in the world, moving up by a single position. With hopes high for her successful defense of the upcoming Vietnam Open championship, there is optimism that Nguyễn Thùy Linh could revive her Top 20 status in the near future.
As the badminton world rankings experience fluctuations, athletes like Lê Đức Phát, Nguyễn Hải Đăng, Nguyễn Thùy Linh, and Vũ Thị Anh Thư continue to navigate their paths towards success and face the challenges that come with it. With determination and perseverance, these players are showcasing their resilience and talent on the global stage.