Gold medalists at the BWF World Championships
This is a table of all gold medalists in the Badminton World Championships. Since 1983, the event has been held every two years, with it changing to an annual event since 2005 but taking a break during Olympic years.
Results[edit]
World Championships of the WBF[edit]
| Year | Men's singles | Women's singles | Men's doubles | Women's doubles | Mixed doubles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978[1][2][3] |  Yu Yaodong
|
Zhang Ailing
|
Yu Yaodong Hou Jiachang
|
Zhang Ailing Li Fang
|
 Pichai Kongsirithavorn Petchroong Liengtrakulngam
|
| 1979[4] | Han Jian
|
Han Aiping
|
Sun Zhian Yao Ximing
|
Sirisriro Patama Suleeporn Jittariyakul
|
 Ng Chun Ching Chan Lim Chee
|
References[edit]
- ^ "A tall order for S'pore champions Tan and Kok". The Straits Times. 4 November 1978. p. 30. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "China's Yu is first world champion". The Straits Times. 8 November 1978. p. 31. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "Gallant fighters, but no match for their rivals". The Straits Times. 9 November 1978. p. 26. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ^ "China's Han wins WBF singles title". The Straits Times. 22 June 1979. p. 32. Retrieved 10 August 2011.