2025 Sudirman Cup: The national feather will win the 14th championship at home, and first compete with Thailand and Hong Kong for group qualification

The 2025 Sudirman Cup World Badminton Mixed Team Championships will be held in Xiamen, China, from 27 April to 4 May, with defending champions China aiming for their 14th trophy in their history. The four teams in Group A include China, Thailand, Hong Kong and Algeria. From the point of view of strength on paper, Algeria is purely an accompaniment, and the three of China, Thailand and Hong Kong will strive for 2 qualifications.

Men's singles world No. 1 Shi Yuqi led the Chinese team to the Sudirman Cup at home

However, China, which is strong overall, has little to worry about qualifying. The main team of the Chinese team has been involved in many successful campaigns, and even the younger faces have achieved impressive results. The home team and home fans will be looking to the team to achieve their primary goal comfortably and qualify as top of Group A.
As a 13-time champion, China has strong strength in all five individual events, and the lineup configuration is almost impeccable. In men's singles, there are world No. 1 Shi Yuqi and Hangzhou Asian Games gold medalist Li Shifeng; Women's Singles has Tokyo Olympics: champion Chen Yufei and world No. 2 Wang Zhiyi; Men's Doubles World No. 3 "Liang Wang Combination" Wang Chang and Leung Wei Hang are in charge; The women's doubles are the Paris Olympics gold medal "Fanchen Combination" Jia Yifan and Chen Qingchen; In the mixed doubles, the world's top two Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin and Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping have a strong lineup that will be the envy of other opponents.

In addition, the likes of the world's No. 1 women's doubles "Altar Pair" Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, as well as the new All England champion in mixed doubles, Guo Xinwa, also bring squad depth to the Chinese team that is difficult for other teams to match. However, as the hosts, the Chinese team is also under some pressure - if they fail to win the cup, it may be considered a loss.

Men's Singles world champion Kunlavut has just won the Asian Championships, and Thailand is hoping to be led by him

In the group stage, China's strongest opponent will likely be Thailand. If they are in good form, Thailand have the ability to create some problems for China's bid to top the group. Recently, Men's Singles World Champion Kunlavut has just won one of the most important titles of his career-—— the 2025 Badminton Asian Championships, and Thailand is also looking to lead the way.

The Thai team also has three strong players to choose from in the women's singles: Li Meimiao, Rachano and Subanida, facing China, may not be unable to snatch a point from this link.

The key figure in Thailand's current campaign is likely to be Dechapo, who is expected to feature in both events. He has partnered with Gitinupong in Men's Doubles and Subisara in Mixed Doubles, and has been in impressive form this season. At the same time, his former partner Saheeli was also selected for the lineup, and it is also interesting to see how she will be arranged.

In addition, Thailand also have two sibling pairs: Women's Doubles Benyapa and Nuta Karen, and Pakapong and Panichapong, who are also likely to play an important role in the tournament.

The Hong Kong Mixed Doubles is dominated by first-time Asian Championships champion Tang Chun-man (right) and Tse Ying Suet

However, Hong Kong, China are also a formidable opponent to be reckoned with, and if they explode on the field, they may not fail to qualify. Hong Kong will rely on Lee Cheuk-yiu and Ng Ka-long in the men's singles, while in the mixed doubles, first-time Asian Championships champions Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet will be in charge. In women's doubles, they are counting on Yang Yating and Yang Peilin. While their world-ranked Men's Doubles players are only ranked 87th, they could create some surprises by opting for experienced players such as Lee Chun-hee and Lo Cheuk-him.

Algeria's debut opens a new chapter. For African champions Algeria, this tournament will be their first appearance on the stage of the Sudirman Cup, which is of great significance.
2025 Sudirman Cup Badminton Mixed Team Tournament Group A Entry List:

China
Men's Singles: Shi Yuqi, Li Shifeng, Weng Hongyang
Women's Singles: Wang Zhiyi, Chen Yufei, Han Yue
Men's Doubles: Leung Wai Hang and Wang Chang, Chen Baiyang and Liu Yi
Women's Doubles: Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan, Zhang Shuxian
Mixed doubles: Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, Guo Xinwa
Thailand team
Men's Singles: Kunlavut, Wang Gaolun, Panichapong
Women's Singles: Li Meimiao, Rachano, Subanida
Men's Doubles: Dechapo and Gitinupong, Perachai and Pakapong
Women's Doubles: Benjapa vs. Nuta Karun, Laksica vs. Patimemas
Mixed Doubles: Dechapo vs. Subisara, Supak vs. Sahili, Rutanapak vs. Jenicha
Hong Kong team
Men's Singles: Ng Yinglun, Lee Cheuk Yiu, Ng Ka Long
Women's Singles: Ma Zixue, Yang Xinyi, Lu Shanen
Men's Doubles: Hung Kui-chun and Lui Junwei, Lo Cheuk-him and Yeung Shengcai
Women's Doubles: Yang Yating and Yang Peilin, Lu Lele and Zeng Xiaoxin
Mixed Doubles: Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying Suet, Lee Chun-hee and Ng Tsz Yau, Fu Chi-yan

Algeria (part-time team member)
Male: Berarbi, Hamek, Albawi, Kocyra. Mameri, Medel, Abdraz. Uche Forn
Female: Buxani, Kiba, Tanner. Mameri, Mazari, Malak. Uche Forn