Sep 18, 2006 CE
Tournament Begins in Madrid
The 2006 BWF World Championships officially opened at the Madrid Arena in Spain, featuring top badminton players from around the world competing for five titles.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Sep 24, 2006 CE
Cai and Fu Claim Men's Doubles
Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng of China captured the men's doubles gold medal by defeating Danish veterans Jens Eriksen and Martin Lundgaard Hansen.
Sep 24, 2006 CE
England Wins Mixed Doubles
English pair Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms defeated compatriots Anthony Clark and Donna Kellogg in the mixed doubles final, securing England's first gold medal at the World Championships since 1983.
Sep 24, 2006 CE
China Takes Women's Doubles
Chinese duo Gao Ling and Huang Sui won the women's doubles title by defeating their teammates Zhang Yawen and Wei Yili in straight sets.
Sep 24, 2006 CE
Lin Dan Wins First World Title
Lin Dan won his first BWF World Championship men's singles title by defeating his compatriot Bao Chunlai in straight sets, marking the beginning of his dominant era in world badminton.
Sep 24, 2006 CE
Xie Xingfang Defends Title
Xie Xingfang successfully defended her world title by defeating her teammate and Olympic champion Zhang Ning in the women's singles final.