专题10 中国羽毛球队新生代-高中英语时文阅读外刊精选精练

专题10 中国羽毛球队新生代 【原文·外刊阅读】 Rising stars signal promising future for badminton in China （文章来源：Global Times） China winning the Sudirman Cup badminton competition for the third time in a row sounds like the country is dominating the sport once again. However, the win is more of a confidence booster for the team as it has to face growing challenges from other national teams. The team's rich badminton legacy demands nothing less than exemplary performance. However, what set this campaign apart was the infusion of youthful energy and talent that promises to shape China's badminton landscape for years to come. After the glory at the Sudirman Cup on Sunday, the national team has set its sights on the future. They will take on a packed competition schedule including the badminton world championships, which is set to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark in August 2023, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, and the Thomas and Uber Cup in China in 2024. Once China had dominated in badminton at the Olympics, when Chinese players won a clean sweep of five gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics. But the most recent two Olympics, Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2020, saw the team only grab one gold medal at each of the Games. In the men's doubles, all eyes were on the burgeoning partnership of Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi, after Liu's former partner Li Junhui retired after the Tokyo Olympics. The new partnership between Liu and Ou was solidified as they took to the court with a burning desire to surpass expectations, encapsulated by a sensational comeback win from four match points behind against Japan in the semifinals. Another pair that showcased their immense potential was Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, the dynamic duo in men's doubles. Liang and Wang, both in their early 20s, displayed remarkable chemistry and synchrony on the court. Their electrifying performances at the Sudirman Cup not only catapulted them to victory but also solidified their position as rising stars within the global badm