China defend Sudirman Cup title after four-game triumph over Japan By Neil Shefferd Sunday, 3 October 2021 China defended their Badminton World Federation Sudirman Cup title after a four-game victory over Japan at Vantaa in Finland. Victory secured China a 12th title in 17 editions of the mixed team event which was first contested in 1989.The opening match of the contest was the men’s doubles, with the Chinese pairing of He Ji Ting and Zhou Hao Dong winning 21-17, 14-21, 21-16 against Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi.Japan levelled the tie in the second game, with Akane Yamaguchi victorious in the...