Who is currently the No 1 badminton player in the world?

Who is currently the No 1 badminton player in the world?

Badminton is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is a fast-paced, competitive game that requires skill and agility. But who is currently the No 1 badminton player in the world? This blog post will explore who is currently the No 1 badminton player and how they got there. We will also look at the competition and what it takes to be the No 1 badminton player in the world. So get ready for an exciting journey as we uncover the mysteries of the No 1 badminton player.

Kento Momota

The current No. 1 badminton player in the world is Japan's Kento Momota. Momota has been a dominant force on the international badminton scene since 2015 when he won the Japan Open at just 18 years of age. He went on to win the Japan Open again in 2016, 2017, and 2018, cementing his status as one of the best players in the world.

Since then, Momota has gone on to be ranked the No. 1 badminton player in the world by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). He holds a record-breaking total of 13 BWF World Tour titles and 10 BWF Superseries titles, making him one of the most decorated players in the sport's history. 

Momota also has an impressive record in major tournaments, having won gold medals at the Asian Games in 2018 and 2019 and a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo last year. His impressive run of form has seen him retain his position as the top-ranked badminton player in the world for more than three years, making him the undisputed badminton king.

Chen Long

Chen Long has won several major titles in the last three years, including the All-England Open Championship in 2019 and the World Championship in 2020. He also holds four Olympic medals, including two golds at the 2012 London Olympics and another at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Viktor Axelsen

Axelsen is known for his impressive agility and physicality on the court, but his mental strength and maturity have been just as vital to his success. He has come out on top in many tight games because he can stay focused and relaxed even when the pressure is high. This mental edge has made him one of the best players in badminton today.

Lin Dan

The Chinese superstar is the only badminton player to have won five gold medals in a row at the Olympics and is the only player to have achieved a career Grand Slam—winning all nine major badminton titles. He also holds the record for most Super Series titles, with a total of 24.

As well as his impressive playing career, Lin Dan is also known for his philanthropic work. He is a UNICEF ambassador and has raised money for various charities.