Zhao Yunlei

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Zhao Yunlei's place in badminton history is secure. She is the only player to win two Olympic gold medals in a single Games, and her ten World Championship medals are a record. Her 63 career titles, including 42 Superseries wins, put her at the top of the women's game. Her partnership with Zhang Nan was particularly special, as they won three World titles together, a feat no other pair has matched.

AwardsZhao Yunlei won two Olympic gold medals in 2012, multiple World Championship titles, and Asian Games gold. She was also part of winning Sudirman Cup and Uber Cup teams. Her collection of over 60 international titles places her among the most decorated doubles players ever.

Honours & Distinctions

BWF Hall of Fame

Badminton World Federation·2022

Inducted for her outstanding contributions to the sport.

Records & Feats

Only player to win two Olympic gold medals in badminton at a single Games

Historic First·2012

Won both women's and mixed doubles at the 2012 London Olympics.

Most BWF World Championship medals (10)

Record·2015

Surpassed Gao Ling's record of nine medals.

First pair to win three World Championship mixed doubles titles

Career Milestone·2015

With Zhang Nan, achieved three mixed doubles world titles.