Chen Gang (badminton)
Chen Gang (Chinese: 陈刚; born 27 June 1976) was a former Chinese badminton player from Zhejiang.[2] He started his career in badminton at the age of eight. In 1989, Chen entered the Zhejiang team, and was selected to join the national team in 1994. He was a former World Junior Champion in the boys' singles event in 1994, and Asian Champion in the men's singles event in 1998.[3]
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Born | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China[1] | 27 June 1976||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Highest ranking | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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BWF profile |
In 2007, he went to South Korea as an assistant to singles coach Li Mao. In November 2008, he joined as a coach in Polish national team until September 2009. In July 2018, he moved to France as a national singles coach.[4]
Achievements
World Cup
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1995 | Jakarta, Indonesia | ![]() |
2–15, 7–15 | ![]() |
Asian Championships
Men's singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1998 | Bangkok, Thailand | ![]() |
15–6, 15–9 | ![]() |
Mixed doubles
Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1998 | Bangkok, Thailand | ![]() |
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1–15, 10–15 | ![]() |
World Junior Championships
Boys' singles
Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1994 | Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ![]() |
15–9, 15–3 | ![]() |
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1999 | Thailand Open | ![]() |
15–12, 15–6 | ![]() |
1998 | Hong Kong Open | ![]() |
10–15, 10–15 | ![]() |
1998 | Swedish Open | ![]() |
14–18, 2–15 | ![]() |
1997 | Vietnam Open | ![]() |
15–6, 9–15, 15–3 | ![]() |
1997 | Thailand Open | ![]() |
9–15, 1–15 | ![]() |
1994 | Russian Open | ![]() |
18–13, 18–13 | ![]() |
Mixed doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1998 | Swedish Open | ![]() |
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3–15, 3–15 | ![]() |
IBF International
Men's singles
Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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2002 | BMW International | ![]() |
15–7, 8–15, 17–14 | ![]() |
1999 | French Open | ![]() |
15–8, 10–15, 15–10 | ![]() |
Mixed doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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1999 | French Open | ![]() |
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15–12, 15–12 | ![]() |
References
- "韩国教练:谌龙难以搅局 伦敦奥运林李大战可期" (in Chinese). Sohu. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- "Players: Chen Gang". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- "让球者" (in Chinese). GQ. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- "国羽四大金刚之一出山丨陈刚出任法国单打主教练" (in Chinese). 爱羽客. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2019.