Aug 23, 2010 CE
Tournament Commences in Paris
The 2010 BWF World Championships officially begin at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Paris, France, featuring top badminton players from around the globe competing for world titles.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Aug 27, 2010 CE
Lin Dan Eliminated in Quarterfinals
Defending champion Lin Dan is upset by South Korea's Park Sung-hwan in the men's singles quarterfinals, opening up the draw for a new world champion.
Aug 29, 2010 CE
Wang Lin Wins Women's Singles
Wang Lin defeats compatriot Wang Xin in an all-Chinese final to capture the women's singles world championship.
Aug 29, 2010 CE
Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng Win Men's Doubles
The Chinese pair of Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng defeat South Korea's Jung Jae-sung and Lee Yong-dae to win the men's doubles title.
Aug 29, 2010 CE
Chen Jin Claims Men's Singles Title
China's Chen Jin defeats Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat in straight sets to win the men's singles gold medal.
Aug 29, 2010 CE
Zheng Bo and Ma Jin Win Mixed Doubles
Zheng Bo and Ma Jin defeat He Hanbin and Yu Yang in an all-Chinese final to win the mixed doubles gold medal, concluding the tournament.
Aug 29, 2010 CE
Du Jing and Yu Yang Claim Women's Doubles
Du Jing and Yu Yang defeat their teammates Ma Jin and Wang Xiaoli to secure the women's doubles championship.