Hu Zhe'an Explained

Hu Zhe'an
胡哲安
Country:China
Birth Date:2006 7, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Height:1.78 m
Handedness:Right
Event:Men's singles
Highest Ranking:269
Highest Ranking Date:29 October 2024
Current Ranking:269
Current Ranking Date:29 October 2024
Bwf Id:A85831D8-0F46-4716-A313-E5D1A71F014A

Hu Zhe'an (; 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]

Background

Hu 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

Hu made his international debut in 2022 where he competed at the Slovenia Junior International, reaching the semi-finals.[8]

2023

In 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

In 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

World Junior Championships

Boys' singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResultRef
2023The Podium, Spokane, United States Alwi Farhan19–21, 21–19, 15–21 Silver
2024Nanchang International Sports Center, Nanchang, China Wang Zijun21–15, 21–18 Gold

Asian Junior Championships

Boys' singles

YearVenueOpponentScoreResultRef
2023Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Yudai Okimoto13–21, 21–14, 21–14 Gold
2024Among Rogo Sports Hall, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Yoon Ho-seong13–21, 21–14, 21–14 Gold

East Asian Youth Games

Boys' singles

Boys' doubles

BWF World Tour (1 title)

The 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

BWF Junior International (2 runners-up)

Boys' singles

YearTournamentOpponentScoreResult
2023Dutch Junior International Yudai Okimoto7–21, 21–11, 3–14 retired Runner-up
2024Dutch Junior International Zhang Zhijie10–21, 21–11, 13–21 Runner-up

BWF Junior International Grand Prix tournament

BWF Junior International Challenge tournament

BWF Junior International Series tournament

BWF Junior Future Series tournament

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hu Zhe An's Profile . Badminton World Federation.
  2. Web site: Hu Zhe An Profile . 2024-10-05 . Badminton World Federation.
  3. Web site: Sukumar . Dev . 2024-10-14 . World Juniors: Kang/Tai End 13-Year Wait . live . https://archive.today/20241014034423/https://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2024/10/14/world-juniors-kang-tai-end-13-year-wait/ . 2024-10-14 . 2024-10-14 . Badminton World Federation.
  4. Web site: Bachtiar . Roy Rosa . 2023-07-16 . Rusqiyati . Eka Arifa . China gandakan perolehan gelar melalui tunggal putra Hu Zhe An . China doubled its title tally through boys' singles Hu Zhe An . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230718091140/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3637773/china-gandakan-perolehan-gelar-melalui-tunggal-putra-hu-zhe-an . 2023-07-18 . 2024-10-05 . Antara . id.
  5. Web site: 2024-07-07 . BNI Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 Finals . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240714044922/https://badmintonasia.org/2024/07/07/bni-badminton-asia-junior-championships-2024-finals/ . 2024-07-14 . 2024-10-05 . Badminton Asia.
  6. Web site: Guo . Huasheng . 2024-08-16 . 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 . live . https://archive.today/20241005095927/https://tidenews.com.cn/news.html?id=2875464 . 2024-10-05 . 2024-10-05 . 潮新闻 . zh.
  7. Web site: Guo . Huasheng . 2024-02-29 . 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 . live . https://archive.today/20241005090922/https://tidenews.com.cn/news.html?id=2726988 . 2024-10-05 . 2024-10-05 . 潮新闻 . zh.
  8. Web site: Hu Zhe An - 2022 Tournament Results . 2024-10-19 . BWF - Tournament Software.
  9. Web site: Results Yonex Dutch Junior International 2023 . 2024-10-19 . Badminton World Federation.
  10. Web site: 2023-08-21 . 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 . live . https://archive.today/20241018074152/https://k.sina.cn/article_5457712446_1454e153e001010ea7.html . 2024-10-18 . 2024-10-19 . Sina . zh.
  11. Web site: Sukumar . Dev . 2023-10-01 . World Juniors: China Reclaim Suhandinata Cup After Five Years . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231002231250/https://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2023/10/01/world-juniors-china-reclaim-suhandinata-cup-after-five-years/ . 2023-10-02 . 2024-10-19 . Badminton World Federation.
  12. Web site: World Juniors: Farhan makes history for Indonesia . 2023-10-14 . Badminton World Federation . 2023-10-09 . Dev . Sukumar.
  13. Web site: Results Yonex Dutch Junior International 2024 . 2024-10-19 . Badminton World Federation.
  14. Web site: 2024-07-02 . Sorrow And Grief As China Celebrate Ninth Title . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240702094500/https://badmintonasia.org/2024/07/02/sorrow-and-grief-as-china-celebrate-ninth-tittle/ . 2024-07-02 . 2024-10-19 . Badminton Asia.
  15. Web site: Sukumar . Dev . 2024-10-05 . World Juniors: Composed Indonesia Seize the Moment . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241009061024/https://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2024/10/05/world-juniors-composed-indonesia-seize-the-moment/ . 2024-10-09 . 2024-10-19 . Badminton World Federation.
  16. Web site: Alleyne . Gayle . BWF Launches New Events Structure . . 19 March 2017 . 29 November 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171201164159/http://bwfbadminton.com/news-single/2017/03/19/bwf-launches-new-event-structure/ . 1 December 2017.
  17. Web site: Sukumar . Dev . Action-Packed Season Ahead! . Badminton World Federation . 10 January 2018 . 15 January 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180113162925/http://bwfworldtour.com/news-single/2018/01/10/action-packed-season-ahead/ . 13 January 2018.

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