Hu Zhean (Chinese: 胡哲安; pinyin: Hú Zhé'ān; born 27 July 2006) is a Chinese badminton player.[2] He clinched the boys' singles gold medal at the 2024 World Juniors.[3] He is also a two-time Asian Junior champion, having won in 2023[4] and 2024.[5] Hu won his first senior title at the 2024 Baoji China Masters.[6]
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| Country | China | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 July 2006[1] Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | 272 (27 August 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 274 (15 October 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Background
editHu was born on 27 July 2006 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. He began badminton training in first grade at Wentao Primary School under the guidance of Jin Hong, a former shuttler. He was later selected by Chen Jinglun Sports School to join the Zhejiang provincial team. Lin Dan is his role model.[7]
Career
editHu made his international debut in 2022 where he competed at the Slovenia Junior International, reaching the semi-finals.[8]
2023
editIn March, he made the final of the Dutch Junior International but had to retire due to injury.[9]
In July, he defeated Yudai Okimoto in the boys' singles final and was crowned the champion at the 2023 Asian Junior Championships.[4]
At the inaugural edition of the East Asian Youth Games the following month, he won gold and bronze medals in the boys' singles and boys' doubles events, respectively.[10]
In September, he competed at the 2023 World Junior Championships, where he helped China win the mixed team event.[11] He also won a silver medal in the boys' singles event after losing to Alwi Farhan.[12]
2024
editIn March, Hu made his second final appearance at the Dutch Junior International but lost out to teammate Zhang Zhijie.[13]
In July, he won a gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2024 Asian Junior Championships.[14] In the following week, he successfully defended his boys' singles crown, beating Yoon Ho-seong in three games.[5]
In August, he participated in his first senior tournament at the Baoji China Masters. He defeated compatriot Wang Zhengxing in the final and won the title as a qualifier.[6]
He won a silver medal as a part of China's mixed team at the 2024 World Junior Championships in October.[15] He then advanced to the boys' singles event final. He overcame his fellow countryman Wang Zijun 21–15, 21–18, thus improving his result from last year.[3]
Achievements
editWorld Junior Championships
editBoys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | The Podium, Spokane, United States |
 Alwi Farhan
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19–21, 21–19, 15–21 |  Silver
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[12] |
| 2024 | Nanchang International Sports Center, Nanchang, China |
 Wang Zijun
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21–15, 21–18 |  Gold
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[3] |
Asian Junior Championships
editBoys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
 Yudai Okimoto
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13–21, 21–14, 21–14 | Gold
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[4] |
| 2024 | Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
 Yoon Ho-seong
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13–21, 21–14, 21–14 | Gold
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[5] |
East Asian Youth Games
editBoys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Futsal Hall, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
Wang Zijun
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21–18, 21–15 | Gold
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Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Futsal Hall, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
Liao Pinyi
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Lee Jong-min Park Beom-su
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22–24, 19–21 |  Bronze
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BWF World Tour (1 title)
editThe BWF World Tour, which was announced on 19 March 2017 and implemented in 2018,[16] is a series of elite badminton tournaments sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The BWF World Tour is divided into levels of World Tour Finals, Super 1000, Super 750, Super 500, Super 300, and the BWF Tour Super 100.[17]
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Level | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
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| 2024 | Baoji China Masters | Super 100 | Wang Zhengxing
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21–18, 11–21, 21–14 |  Winner
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[6] |
BWF Junior International (2 runners-up)
editBoys' singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Dutch Junior International | Yudai Okimoto
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7–21, 21–11, 3–14 retired |  Runner-up
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| 2024 | Dutch Junior International | Zhang Zhijie
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10–21, 21–11, 13–21 | Runner-up
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- BWF Junior International Grand Prix tournament
- BWF Junior International Challenge tournament
- BWF Junior International Series tournament
- BWF Junior Future Series tournament
References
edit- ^ "Hu Zhe An's Profile". Badminton World Federation.
- ^ "Hu Zhe An | Profile". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Sukumar, Dev (14 October 2024). "World Juniors: Kang/Tai End 13-Year Wait". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Bachtiar, Roy Rosa (16 July 2023). Rusqiyati, Eka Arifa (ed.). "China gandakan perolehan gelar melalui tunggal putra Hu Zhe An" [China doubled its title tally through boys' singles Hu Zhe An]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "BNI Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 Finals". Badminton Asia. 7 July 2024. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Guo, Huasheng (16 August 2024). "首次参加成人赛事夺冠，浙江小将胡哲安世界排名出炉了" [Zhejiang teenager Hu Zhe'an won an adult competition for the first time, and his world ranking is released]. 潮新闻 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Guo, Huasheng (29 February 2024). "2024年荷兰青年羽毛球国际大奖赛，杭州小将胡哲安今日出战" [Hangzhou young player Hu Zhe'an will compete in the 2024 Dutch Youth Badminton International Grand Prix today]. 潮新闻 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Hu Zhe An - 2022 Tournament Results". BWF - Tournament Software. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Results | Yonex Dutch Junior International 2023". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "狂揽4金2银2铜！国羽人才辈出捍卫霸主地位，男单超新星连战连捷" [Picked up 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze! National badminton team's talents defend its dominance as men's singles superstars win consecutive victories]. Sina (in Chinese). 21 August 2023. Archived from the original on 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Sukumar, Dev (1 October 2023). "World Juniors: China Reclaim Suhandinata Cup After Five Years". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b Sukumar, Dev (9 October 2023). "World Juniors: Farhan makes history for Indonesia". BWF. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Results | Yonex Dutch Junior International 2024". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Sorrow And Grief As China Celebrate Ninth Title". Badminton Asia. 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Sukumar, Dev (5 October 2024). "World Juniors: Composed Indonesia Seize the Moment". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Alleyne, Gayle (19 March 2017). "BWF Launches New Events Structure". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ^ Sukumar, Dev (10 January 2018). "Action-Packed Season Ahead!". Badminton World Federation. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
External links
edit- Hu Zhean at BWF.TournamentSoftware.com (alternate link)
- Hu Zhean at BWFBadminton.com