Ji Xinpeng
Ji Xinpeng is a retired Chinese badminton player.
Career
Ji Xinpeng is the first Chinese badminton player to win an Olympic gold medal in men's singles. Having never previously captured a top-tier event on the international circuit, he surprised the field at the 2000 Games in Sydney by defeating players such as Taufik Hidayat, Peter Gade and, in the final, Hendrawan. Prior to the Olympic Games, Ji was also the champion at the Japan Open held in April. He became a coach in the Chinese national badminton team in 2008.Achievements
Olympic Games
Men's singles| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | ||||||
| 2000 | Pavilion 3, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia |  IBF World Grand PrixThe World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.Men's singles
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