Hu Zhean

Hu Zhe'an (; born 27 July 2006) is a Chinese badminton player. He clinched the boys' singles gold medal at the 2024 World Juniors. He is also a two-time Asian Junior champion, having won in 2023 and 2024. Hu won his first senior title at the 2024 Baoji China Masters.

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.

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

2023 In March, he made the final of the Dutch Junior International but had to retire due to injury.

In July, he defeated Yudai Okimoto in the boys' singles final and was crowned the champion at the 2023 Asian Junior Championships.

In September, he competed at the 2023 World Junior Championships, where he helped China win the mixed team event. He also won a silver medal in the boys' singles event after losing to Alwi Farhan.

2024 In March, Hu made his second final appearance at the Dutch Junior International but lost out to teammate Zhang Zhijie.

In July, he won a gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2024 Asian Junior Championships. In the following week, he successfully defended his boys' singles crown, beating Yoon Ho-seong in three games. 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. He advanced to the final after defeating Loh Kean Yew in the first round and Lakshya Sen in the semi-finals. In the final, he lost to Anders Antonsen and finished as the runner-up.

Achievements World Junior Championships Boys' singles Year Venue Opponent Score Result Ref

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.

Men's singles Year Tournament Level Opponent Score Result Ref 2024 Baoji China Masters Super 100 Wang Zhengxing 21–18, 11–21, 21–14 Winner 2025 Baoji China Masters Super 100 Sun Chao 21–23, 20–22 Runner-up 2026 Macau Open Super 300 Kantaphon Wangcharoen 11–21, 21–10, 21–13 Winner

BWF Junior International (2 runners-up) Boys' singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 2023 Dutch Junior International Yudai Okimoto 7–21, 21–11, 3–14 retired Runner-up 2024 Dutch Junior International Zhang Zhijie 10–21, 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