China’s dominance of the Sudirman Cup — badminton’s World Mixed Team Championships — is unparalleled. It is little surprise that the badminton powerhouses have made it to yet another final of the tournament that truly measures a country’s depth across the five disciplines. They are now in their 16th straight final. On Saturday, they made […]
China’s dominance of the Sudirman Cup — badminton’s World Mixed Team Championships — is unparalleled. It is little surprise that the badminton powerhouses have made it to yet another final of the tournament that truly measures a country’s depth across the five disciplines. They are now in their 16th straight final.
On Saturday, they made short work of Japan in the semifinal, cantering through 3-0, just as they did in the quarterfinals against Malaysia, and on both occasions not even requiring the services of their men’s and women’s doubles, such is their strength. They have won 13 Sudirman Cup gold medals out of the last 15 available, and on the two occasions they didn’t triumph (2003 and 2017). it was Korea who topped the podium. On Sunday, it will be China vs Korea once more… and if anyone has the chance to upset the Chinese juggernaut, it will be Korea, led by the insatiable drive of An Seyoung and the dynamic leftie doubles superstar Seo Seungjae, who will once again likely play both mixed and men’s doubles.
In the second semifinals on Saturday in Xiamen, Korea were pushed to their limits by Indonesia, the second seeds. And eventually, it was An’s brilliance and the depth in doubles that came through. Korea could have sealed the tie in the fourth match, when Seo and Kim Won Ho had a match point against Bagas Maulana and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, but the Indonesians won a thriller 26-24 in the third game. It gave Indonesia a flicker of hope, but after a brief wobble, world No. 3 Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee’s quality came through.
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China’s advantage lies in their enviable elite talent. The lineup they fielded in the semifinals read like this: world No. 2 in mixed doubles, world No. 1 in men’s singles, world No. 7 (but Tokyo Olympic champion) in women’s singles, world No. 3 in men’s doubles and world No. 1 in women’s doubles.
But Korea can counter that. The men’s singles match is likely to be the most lopsided contest between Shi Yu Qi and whoever Korea field. In women’s singles, An Seyoung could be facing Chen Yufei (even though the latter played coy about getting selected), and the recent head-to-head favours the Korean Olympic champion there heavily. “I’m very glad about the result but the tournament hasn’t finished. The most important thing for me – although I don’t know if I’ll play the next match – is that I have to ensure my best condition and have the best mental state to prepare for the final,” Chen told BWF on Saturday.
And don’t let the rankings fool you when it comes to the three doubles disciplines. Seo and Chae Yu Jung are the reigning world champions; they just haven’t played together before the Sudirman Cup this year, with Seo focusing solely on men’s doubles. And in that discipline, his new pairing with Kim has been red-hot in 2025, having won the All England Open recently. In women’s doubles, should it be required, Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning are undoubtedly the best in the world, but Baek and Lee have a favourable 5-3 head-to-head. China are favourites once more, but Korea have what it takes to deny them a widely predicted gold.
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Jadran returns the crown to Škver through new drama
Photo: PVK Jadran/Vuk Ilić Primorac handed over the crown, and Vladimir Gojković returned the Montenegrin champion title to Škver on his return. The Jadran M:tela water polo players are celebrating the trophy after defeating their Boka Kotorska rival in the third match of the final series – after two victories on five points, everything is […]
Primorac handed over the crown, and Vladimir Gojković returned the Montenegrin champion title to Škver on his return.
The Jadran M:tela water polo players are celebrating the trophy after defeating their Boka Kotorska rival in the third match of the final series – after two victories on five points, everything is now settled in the regular season (11:9).
The team from Novi thus reached their 13th title since Montenegro became independent and ended the season with one trophy, as Primorac won the Cup at the end of 2024.
The third game also brought drama. Primorac opened the derby better and led 5:2 in the second quarter, but then the hosts went on a 6:0 run in a period of almost 11 minutes in which Vjekoslav Pasković’s team failed to score.
Jadran led 8:5, Primorac reduced the lead to 8:7 through Nemanja Vic and the phenomenal Đorđije Stanojević, and then the game was goal for goal.
The new champion could have gone three points clear on several occasions in the last period, Primorac could have evened the score, and Uroš Vučurović put an end to the uncertainty with a goal four seconds before the end.
Vučurović scored after a timeout by Gojković after a foul was called on Dragan Drašković with 23 seconds left. There were huge protests from the Kotor fans about the referee’s decision, and coach Pasković was sent off, but Jadran didn’t look back…
Dmitrij Holod, Aleksandar Ivović and Vuk Milojević were double scorers, Vučurović, Danilo Radović, Đorđe Lazić, Matija Sladović and Danilo Stupar scored once each.
Stanojevic stood out for Primorac with four goals, while Nika Shushiashvili scored twice.
JADRAN M:TEL – PRIMORAC 11:9 (2:4, 4:1, 4:3, 1:1)
Herceg Novi – Swimming pool at Škver. Spectators: 1.000. Judges: Mišković, Ivanovski.
Jadran M:tel: Đurović (six saves), Holod 2, Vučurović 1, Obradović, Vujović, D. Radović 1, Lazić 1, Gojković, Ivović 2, Sladović 1, Milojević 2, V. Radović, Stupar 1, I. Radović.
Primorac: Masaro, Brguljan, S. Cetkovic, Susijasvili 2, Murisic, Draskovic, Matkovic 1, Janovic, Vico 1, Brkic, P. Cetkovic, 1, Stanojevic 4, Vuckovic, D. Cetkovic.
Naperville Central girls water polo holds off Waubonsie Valley to reach sectional final
Three-seed Naperville Central girls water polo and Waubonsie Valley square off for a chance to play against Naperville North in the sectional finals. The Warriors defeated the Redhawks 7-6 in the regular season. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Kaylee Shiffer records an early hat trick for Naperville Central In the early going, Julia Weber finds […]
Three-seed Naperville Central girls water polo and Waubonsie Valley square off for a chance to play against Naperville North in the sectional finals. The Warriors defeated the Redhawks 7-6 in the regular season. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Kaylee Shiffer records an early hat trick for Naperville Central
In the early going, Julia Weber finds Kaylee Shiffer near the net, and she puts the Redhawks on the board. It’s 1-0 after three minutes of play.
Now in the second quarter, the Warriors are looking to answer. Malini Madiman passes to Reece Clavey on the right wing, and she tosses it over the goalie’s outstretched arms. That one ties the game at 1-1 with five minutes left in the half.
Minutes later, Maddie Malinger connects with Kaylee Shiffer near the goal, and she goes up high for another score. Shiffer now has a hat trick, giving the Redhawks a 4-2 lead with three minutes to play in the second quarter.
Waubonsie Valley girls water polo keeps it close in the IHSA Girls Water Polo Sectional Semifinal
With a minute left in the half, Reece Clavey delivers a perfect pass to Calin Ball, and she tosses it into the back of the net. The Warriors close the gap to 4-3 with one minute left in the half.
Now in the second half, Meghan Tueting connects with Molly Moore, who gives a couple of pump fakes before firing it into the back of the net. That one extends the Naperville Central lead to 6-3.
Moments later, Calin Ball passes it ahead to Ruby Meier, and she’s all alone. She goes one-on-one with the goalie and wins the battle. It’s now a 6-4 game with four minutes to play in the third quarter.
Meier and Weber score two more, and Central girls water polo defeats Waubonsie
After a penalty, Ruby Meier has a free shot at the goal against Eleni Nicoloudes. She targets the top corner, but Nicoloudes gets a hand on it and keeps it out of the net. The big save preserves the Redhawk lead at 6-4.
With less than a minute left in the third quarter, Megan Tueting throws it to Julia Weber in front of the net, and she’s able to ward off the Waubonsie defenders and score another goal for Naperville Central. That one gives the Redhawks an 8-4 lead. Waubonsie Valley goes on to score two goals in the fourth, but Naperville Central hangs on to win 8-6, advancing to the sectional finals against Naperville North.
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High school volleyball: Southern Section boys’ championship results
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS SATURDAY’S RESULTS FINALS At Cerritos College DIVISION 3 Tesoro d. Orange Lutheran, 25-16, 25-16, 27-25 DIVISION 5 Kennedy d. Esperanza, 23-25, 27-25, 25-20, 26-24 DIVISION 9 CAMS d. Downey Calvary Chapel, 25-16, 25-20, 25-19 Advertisement DIVISION 6 El Toro d. Quartz Hill, 17-25, 28-26, 25-21, 25-19 At Santa Barbara DIVISION […]
CAMS d. Downey Calvary Chapel, 25-16, 25-20, 25-19
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DIVISION 6
El Toro d. Quartz Hill, 17-25, 28-26, 25-21, 25-19
At Santa Barbara
DIVISION 4
Sage Hill d. Santa Barbara, 15-25, 25-13, 18-25, 25-20, 15-8
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
FINALS
At Cerritos College
DIVISION 1
Mira Costa d. Huntington Beach, 25-19, 22-25, 25-19, 29-31, 15-11
At Mater Dei
DIVISION 2
Mater Dei d. Peninsula, 20-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-19
At Crossroads
DIVISION 8
Wildwood d. Katella, 25-22, 25-15, 25-15
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
FINALS
DIVISION 7
San Gabriel Academy d. Brea Olinda, 3-2
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ARCHERS have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Wide Awake, is taken from the Wisconsin-based metalcore band’s upcoming new EP, Temporary High, which is scheduled to be released in June this year, via SBG Records. Speaking about the upcoming EP, the band shares, “Temporary High is all about finding catharsis. It’s about breaking […]
The new music video, for the track Wide Awake, is taken from the Wisconsin-based metalcore band’s upcoming new EP, Temporary High, which is scheduled to be released in June this year, via SBG Records.
Speaking about the upcoming EP, the band shares, “Temporary High is all about finding catharsis. It’s about breaking free from toxic cycles and finding value in oneself apart from anyone or anything that would try to usurp one’s own identity.”
Watch the official music video for Wide Awake here:
Temporary High is set for release on June 13th via SBG Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
For more information on ARCHERS like their official page on Facebook.
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Tyler Hendrickson Tyler Hendrickson was born and raised in Long Beach, and started covering sports in his hometown in 2010. After five years as a sportswriter, Tyler joined the athletic department at Long Beach State University in 2015. He spent more than four years in the athletic communications department, working primarily with the Dirtbags baseball […]
Tyler Hendrickson was born and raised in Long Beach, and started covering sports in his hometown in 2010. After five years as a sportswriter, Tyler joined the athletic department at Long Beach State University in 2015. He spent more than four years in the athletic communications department, working primarily with the Dirtbags baseball program. Tyler also co-authored of The History of Long Beach Poly: Scholars & Champions.
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