Fang Jen-yu (Chinese: 方振宇; pinyin: Fāng Zhènyǔ; born 16 November 1998) is a Taiwanese para-badminton player.[1] He finished in fourth place in the men's singles SU5 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.[2][3]
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.jpg) Fang at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 16 November 1998 Tainan, Taiwan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Men's singles and doubles SU5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 2 (MS 27 August 2024) 3 (MD with Pu Gui-yu 27 February 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 3 (MS) 4 (MD with Pu Gui-yu) (17 September 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Biography
editFang was born in Tainan City, Taiwan. Due to dystocia at birth, he suffered a nerve plexus injury in his left shoulder. His left upper limb muscle atrophied and he had no obvious movement function.[4]
Achievements
editWorld Championships
editMen's singles SU5
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2024 | Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, Pattaya, Thailand |  Cheah Liek Hou
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14–21, 18–21 |  Bronze
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World Abilitysport Games
editMen's singles SU5
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Terminal 21 Korat Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |  Suryo Nugroho
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10–21, 9–21 |  Silver
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Asian Para Games
editMen's singles SU5
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China | Cheah Liek Hou
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7–21, 9–21 | Bronze
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Men's doubles SU5
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2022 | Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China |
 Pu Gui-yu
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 Chirag Baretha Raj Kumar
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15–21, 21–16, 9–21 | Bronze
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BWF Para Badminton World Circuit (3 titles, 6 runners-up)
editThe BWF Para Badminton World Circuit – Grade 2, Level 1, 2 and 3 tournaments has been sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation from 2022.[5]
Men's singles SU5
| Year | Tournament | Level | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2022 | Spanish Para-Badminton International II | Level 2 |  Méril Loquette
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21–13, 21–18 |  Winner
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| 2022 | Canada Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Méril Loquette
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21–13, 20–22, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2022 | Thailand Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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20–22, 15–21 |  Runner-up
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| 2023 | Spanish Para-Badminton International I | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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7–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Canada Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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14–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Japan Para-Badminton International | Level 2 | Suryo Nugroho
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21–15, 16–21, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2024 | Spanish Para-Badminton International II | Level 2 | Cheah Liek Hou
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13–21, 8–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | Spanish Para-Badminton International I | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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19–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | 4 Nations Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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12–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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Men's doubles SU5
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Dubai Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Pu Gui-yu
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Cheah Liek Hou Muhammad Fareez Anuar
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1–21, 10–21 | Runner-up
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International tournaments (from 2011–2021) (2 runners-up)
editMen's singles SU5
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2019 | Thailand Para-Badminton International | Cheah Liek Hou
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14–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2020 | Peru Para-Badminton International | Cheah Liek Hou
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17–21, 21–18, 16–21 | Runner-up
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References
edit- ^ "Jen Yu Fang - Badminton | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Tom (2021-09-04). "Historic night in Tokyo as first-ever Para badminton gold medallists crowned at the Paralympic Games". Badminton Oceania. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Tokyo 2020: 'Hurricane,' 'Bolt' dominate in Tokyo - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "帕拉羽球選手方振宇取得《2020東京帕拉林匹克運動會》參賽資格". peopo.org. 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Para Badminton Tournament Structure Bids for Tournaments 2022 Onwards". Badminton World Federation. 29 May 2022.