China sweep South Korea to triumph in Suzhou as major sport returns after Covid
South China Morning Post
23-05-21 13:01
China has won the Sudirman Cup for a record-extending 13th time, with a 3-0 victory over South Korea in the final. The tournament was the first major sporting event held in mainland China since the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. China had narrowly defeated Japan in the semi-finals, while South Korea had beaten Malaysia. The event was held in Suzhou, near Shanghai. The three-peat saw China retain the mixed-team badminton title after defeating Japan in the 2019 and 2021 finals.