Choi Ji-hoon, ranked 89th in the world, delivered a stunning upset by defeating defending champion Li Shifeng in the men's singles badminton event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
On September 26, in Nagoya, Japan, Choi triumphed over Li with a set score of 2-1, securing his place in the round of 16.
Li, the gold medalist in men's singles at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, was a strong contender aiming for back-to-back titles and is currently ranked 12th in the world.
However, Choi's precise shot placement and determination led him to a valuable victory. Having created one of the tournament's biggest upsets, Choi aims to continue his pursuit of a medal.
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