Chun-yi goes from Covid spectator to All-England champ

Chun-yi goes from Covid spectator to All-England champ

PETALING JAYA: From watching the All-England during the Covid-19 pandemic from the quiet confines of his home to finally winning it – fortunes have certainly changed for Taiwan's Lin Chun-yi.

Lin Chun-yi Shocks Badminton World: Wins All England Open 2026 & Disrupts BWF Rankings - Archysport

BIRMINGHAM, England – The landscape of elite men’s singles badminton has shifted dramatically following Lin Chun-Yi’s stunning victory at the All England Open on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The Chinese Taipei player’s triumph not only secured his first major title but similarly triggered a shakeup in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, dethroning Shi Yu Qi from the top spot. Lin Chun-Yi’s path to the All England crown was far from simple. …