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Badminton has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1972 when it was introduced as a demonstration sport. It was then an exhibition sport in 1988 and finally debuted as an official event in 1992. Since its introduction, male badminton players have been winning medals for their countries. China has been the most successful nation in badminton, with 52 medals as of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia are the only other nations with more than ten medals. Many male badminton players have won medals, with some winning multiple medals.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| First year Badminton was included in the Olympics | 1972 (as a demonstration sport) |
| Year Badminton became an official Olympic sport | 1992 |
| Number of medals awarded in each event | 4 |
| Number of medals awarded in each event after the addition of mixed doubles in 1996 | 5 |
| Countries that have won gold medals in every badminton discipline | China and Indonesia |
| Country with the most Olympic badminton medals | China (52 medals) |
| Country with the second-most Olympic badminton medals | Indonesia (22 medals) |
| Countries with more than 10 Olympic badminton medals | South Korea and Malaysia |
| Male player with the most Olympic badminton medals | Viktor Axelsen (3 medals: 2 gold, 1 bronze) |
| Other male players with the most Olympic badminton medals | Kim Dong-moon, Lee Chong Wei, Fu Haifeng, Zhang Nan, Chen Long, and Viktor Axelsen (3 medals each) |
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Men's singles gold medallists
Men's singles badminton has been an Olympic event since the 1992 Summer Olympics. China has been the most successful nation in badminton at the Olympics, winning 52 medals as of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Viktor Axelsen of Denmark defended his men's singles title at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning his second gold medal. He had previously won a bronze medal in 2016. Axelsen shares the record for the most Olympic badminton medals by a male athlete with five other players.
The other men's singles gold medallists include Lin "Super" Dan of China, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games, and Chen Long of China, who won gold at the 2016 Olympics. Indonesia also won gold in the men's singles tournament in 1992, although there was no bronze medal match, so the medal was shared with Danish player Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen.
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Men's doubles gold medallists
Men's doubles badminton has been held at every Summer Olympics since 1992. Here is a list of the gold medallists in men's doubles badminton:
1992 Summer Olympics
The Indonesian pair of Tony Gunawan and Candra Wijaya won the gold medal in men's doubles badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics. This was Indonesia's first-ever gold medal in the event.
1996 Summer Olympics
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2000 Summer Olympics
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2004 Summer Olympics
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2008 Summer Olympics
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2012 Summer Olympics
China's Fu Haifeng and Zhang Nan won the gold medal in men's doubles badminton at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
2016 Summer Olympics
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2020 Summer Olympics
Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei won the gold medal in the men's doubles event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, defeating China in a swift 34 minutes.
2024 Summer Olympics
The gold medal in men's doubles badminton at the 2024 Summer Olympics was won by Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei. They defeated Wei Keng Liang and Chang Wang of China with a score of 2-1.
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Asian male medallists
Men's and women's singles and doubles badminton tournaments have been held at every Summer Olympics since 1992. The mixed doubles tournament began in 1996. As of the 2024 Summer Olympics, China has been the most successful nation in badminton, winning 52 medals, 37 of which were from women's events.
Several Asian male badminton players have medalled at the Olympics. Here is a list of some of these medallists:
Kim Dong-moon, South Korea
Kim Dong-moon is a South Korean badminton player and one of the most successful male badminton players at the Olympics, having won three medals. He won his first medal in 1996, followed by medals in 2000 and 2004.
Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia
Lee Chong Wei is a Malaysian badminton player who has won three Olympic medals. He won silver in 2008, 2012, and 2016.
Fu Haifeng, China
Fu Haifeng is a Chinese badminton player and the best-ranked male badminton player at the Olympics. He has won two gold medals and one silver medal. He won his first gold in 2008, followed by another gold in 2012, and a silver in 2016.
Zhang Nan, China
Zhang Nan is a Chinese badminton player who has won two gold medals and one bronze medal. He won gold in the men's doubles and mixed doubles events in 2012 and took home a bronze in the mixed doubles in 2016.
Chen Long, China
Chen Long is a Chinese badminton player who has won three Olympic medals. He won a gold medal in 2016 and a silver medal in 2021. He also won a medal in 2024, but the colour of the medal is not known.
Viktor Axelsen, Denmark
Viktor Axelsen is a Danish badminton player who has won three Olympic medals. He won two golds and a bronze in 2016, and defended his men's singles title in 2024.
Other notable Asian male medallists include Indonesia's Alan Budikusuma, who won gold in 1992, and Malaysia's Razif Sidek and Jalani Sidek, who medalled in 1992.
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Male medallists from outside Asia
Men from Asian countries have dominated the badminton medals at the Olympic Games, with China, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia being the only nations to have won more than ten medals. However, male badminton players from outside Asia have also achieved success and won medals. Here are some notable male medallists from outside Asia:
Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)
Viktor Axelsen is one of the most successful male badminton players from outside Asia. He has won three Olympic medals: two golds and a bronze. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Axelsen defended his men's singles title, defeating the 2016 Olympic champion Chen Long in the finals. He is the only non-Asian badminton player to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen (Denmark)
Thomas Stuer-Lauridsen made history as the sole non-Asian medallist in badminton at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the men's singles event. This was a significant achievement, as Asian nations swept the medals in the subsequent Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Poul Erik Hoyer-Larsen (Denmark)
At the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, Poul Erik Hoyer-Larsen of Denmark broke through and won the gold medal in the men's singles event, preventing a complete sweep by Asian nations. His achievement stands out as a rare non-Asian victory in Olympic badminton.
Simon Archer (Great Britain)
Simon Archer, representing Great Britain, won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. This was a significant achievement, as it marked the first Olympic badminton medal for Great Britain. Archer and his partner, Joanne Goode, contributed to breaking the Asian dominance in badminton at the Olympic level.
These male badminton players from outside Asia have made their mark on the Olympic stage, challenging the strong tradition of Asian success in the sport. Their achievements have helped diversify the medal standings and demonstrated the growing global competitiveness in badminton.
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Male medallists with multiple medals
Several male badminton players have won multiple Olympic medals. Here is a list of some of them:
Viktor Axelsen
Viktor Axelsen of Denmark is a record-holder with three Olympic medals in badminton. He won gold in the men's singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defending his title from 2021, and also took home a bronze in 2016.
Chen Long
Chen Long of China also has three Olympic medals. He won gold in the men's singles at the 2016 Olympics, silver in 2021, and another silver in 2024.
Fu Haifeng
Fu Haifeng of China is the highest-ranked male badminton player in Olympic history. He has won two gold medals, one in the men's doubles at the 2012 Olympics, and another in 2016, as well as a silver medal.
Zhang Nan
Zhang Nan of China has won multiple Olympic medals in badminton. He won gold in the mixed doubles at the London Olympics and another gold in 2016, along with a bronze in the mixed doubles in 2012.
Kim Dong-moon
Kim Dong-moon of South Korea is a two-time Olympic gold medallist in badminton. He won gold in the mixed doubles at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and another gold medal in 1996, as well as a bronze medal.
Lee Chong Wei
Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia has won three consecutive Olympic silver medals in the men's singles badminton event. He won silver in 2008, 2012, and 2016.
Lin "Super" Dan
Lin "Super" Dan of China has won multiple Olympic medals in badminton. He won gold in the men's singles at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, defeating his rival Lee Chong Wei in the final.
These male badminton players have achieved remarkable success at the Olympic Games, with multiple medals to their names. Their achievements have contributed to the overall success of their respective nations in Olympic badminton.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, males have won Olympic badminton medals.
The male badminton players with the most Olympic medals are Kim Dong-moon, Lee Chong Wei, Fu Haifeng, Zhang Nan, Chen Long, Viktor Axelsen, and Lin Dan, each with three medals.
As of the 2024 Summer Olympics, China has been the most successful nation in badminton, winning 52 medals. Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia are the only other nations with more than ten medals.
Badminton debuted as an official Olympic sport at the 1992 Summer Olympics, with singles and doubles events for both men and women. However, it was first introduced as a demonstration sport at the 1972 Summer Olympics and later as an exhibition sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
