Amanda Knapp
China has been the top-performing country in the world of badminton since 1977. As of 2024, China has won 47 Olympic medals, the highest count of any country. Chinese players have also won 61 gold medals, 42 silver medals, and 64 bronze medals in the Badminton World Championships. Indonesia is the second-best country in badminton, with 21 Olympic medals and 21 gold medals in the Badminton World Championships. Denmark, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan are also countries to watch in the badminton world.
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What You'll Learn
China's Olympic medal count
China has been dominating the sport of badminton for decades. Since its inclusion in the Olympics in 1992, Asian players have won 93 out of 103 Olympic medals, with China leading the badminton medal count with 47 medals as of 2024. China has won 61 gold medals, 42 silver medals, and 64 bronze medals since the first Badminton World Championships in 1977. In 1987, 2010, and 2011, Chinese players swept all the medals, a feat known as a "shutout."
China has won a medal in every mixed doubles badminton competition since the event debuted in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. In 2024, China won its 50th badminton gold medal, more than double that of Indonesia and South Korea, which have 21 each. China has earned at least a bronze medal in the event every year it has been played in the Olympics. In total, China has 10 medals in the eight Olympics the mixed doubles event has been offered.
In the women's badminton events, China holds 11 of the gold medals that have ever been awarded, while all other countries combined have six. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, China was guaranteed gold and silver in the women's doubles event as two of its teams qualified for the tournament final. In the women's singles category, two Chinese athletes faced off in the quarterfinals as the nation sought another badminton medal.
China's streak of reaching the podium in four straight Olympics in the badminton men's singles event ended in Paris when a player from Thailand beat a Chinese player in the quarterfinals. However, China's dominance in badminton continues, with the country winning its 50th badminton gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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China's World Championship performance
China has been the top-performing country in the Badminton World Championships since 1977. As of 2020, Chinese players have won 61 gold medals, 42 silver medals, and 64 bronze medals since that year—far more than any other country. China is the only country to win all awards in a single year, achieving this feat in 1987, 2010, and 2011.
China's success in badminton is also evident in the Olympics. As of 2024, China has earned 47 Olympic badminton medals, more than double that of Indonesia and South Korea, which have 21 each. China has medalled in every mixed doubles badminton competition since the event debuted in 1996, winning five golds in eight Olympics.
However, China's dominance in badminton has faced recent challenges. In 2021, China was absent from international tournaments due to COVID-19, and other nations have since produced strong players. At the 2019 World Championships, China won only one gold medal, its worst performance since 1995.
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Indonesia's Olympic medal count
Indonesia has been a consistent participant in the Olympic Games, having sent athletes to compete in most Summer Olympic Games since 1952. Notably, Indonesia has never participated in the Winter Olympic Games due to the absence of suitable sporting facilities for winter sports within the country.
Indonesia has achieved notable success in Olympic badminton, claiming the second-highest medal count in this sport. As of 2024, Indonesia has won a total of 21 Olympic badminton medals, including gold medals in all five disciplines of the sport.
Indonesia's first Olympic medal in badminton was won by Susi Susanti, who claimed gold in the women's singles event at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Susanti's victory was swiftly followed by Alan Budikusuma's gold medal in the men's singles event at the same Games, marking Indonesia's first two gold medals.
Indonesia's dominance in Olympic badminton continued with gold medals in subsequent Games. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indonesia showcased its best Olympic performance since 1992, winning two gold medals, including one in the men's 73 kg weightlifting event by Rizki Juniansyah.
Indonesia's success in badminton has contributed to its overall Olympic medal count. As of 2024, Indonesian athletes have won a total of 40 medals across various sports, including 22 in badminton, 16 in weightlifting, one in archery, and one in sport climbing. Indonesia's performance places it second among Southeast Asian countries in terms of both gold medal count (10) and overall medal count.
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Indonesia's World Championship performance
China has been the top-performing country in the Badminton World Championships since 1977. However, Indonesia is a close second.
Indonesia has won 21 gold medals, 17 silver medals, and 33 bronze medals in the World Badminton Championships since 1977. Two of the world's most successful players, Hendra Setiawan and Lilyana Natsir, are Indonesian and have won three gold medals each.
Indonesia has also made history in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship. In 2025, the “Merah Putih” squad secured their first-ever spot in the final after a 3-1 victory over Thailand in the semifinal. The world No.16 men’s doubles pair, Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Daniel Marthin, played with precision and power, sealing the momentous win. This victory guaranteed Indonesia at least a silver medal.
In addition, Indonesia has demonstrated strong performances in individual competitions. In the women’s singles sector, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung advanced to the Super 1000 quarterfinals at the All England Open 2023. She also reached the semifinals at the 2023 Swiss Open and won the title at the Spain Masters 2023, defeating the top-seeded Spanish player, Carolina Marin, and the 2019 world champion, Pusarla V Sindhu. In women’s doubles, Apriani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti of Indonesia are ranked fifth in the world, with their juniors Febriana and Amalia ranked twentieth.
Indonesia has a strong presence in badminton and has consistently placed among the top-performing countries in the world. Their success in both team and individual competitions showcases their talent and dedication to the sport.
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Denmark's World Championship performance
Denmark has consistently been a top-performing country in badminton. They have been a fixture on the list of the top 10 badminton countries since 2011. The country has won 10 gold, 13 silver, and 37 bronze medals in the World Badminton Championships and are placed third in the world rankings.
Denmark has produced several badminton players who have achieved significant success in international competitions. One of the most notable Danish badminton players is Viktor Axelsen, who has won the World Championships twice (in 2017 and 2022) and is the reigning Olympic Champion, having won gold medals in the men's singles at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics. He also won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making him the most successful badminton men's singles player in Olympic history. Axelsen also led the Denmark team to victory in all European Mixed Team Championships since 2015 and all European Men's Team Championships since 2012.
Another renowned Danish badminton player is Peter Høeg Gade, who held the top spot in the world rankings from 1998 to 2001. He won the All England Open Badminton Championships singles title in 1999 and five European Championships crowns in the men's singles event.
Camilla Martin Nygaard and Lene Køppen are two notable Danish women's badminton players who have achieved success. They are the only Danish women to have won both the All England and World Championships singles titles. Jens Dyrløv Eriksen is another accomplished badminton player from Denmark, having competed in four consecutive Olympic Games from 1996 to 2008. He won a mixed doubles bronze medal in 2004 and two silvers and two bronze medals at the World Championships throughout his career.
Denmark has also hosted significant badminton events, including the 2023 BWF World Championships in Copenhagen, which took place from August 21 to 27. The Danish capital has been a hub for emerging badminton stars, with players like Loh Kean Yew and Lee Zii Jia showcasing their talent on a global stage.
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Frequently asked questions
China has dominated the Olympic badminton medal count with 47 medals as of 2024.
China has been the top-performing country in the Badminton World Championships since 1977. Since then, Chinese players have won 61 gold medals, 42 silver medals, and 64 bronze medals.
China has won the most gold medals in the Badminton World Championships, with 61 golds since 1977.
Indonesia is the second-best performing country in the Badminton World Championships, with 21 gold medals. Denmark is third with 10 golds, and South Korea is fourth with the same number of golds but fewer silvers.
