Ji Xinpeng

Ji Xinpeng (; born 30 December 1977) is a retired Chinese badminton player.

Career Ji Xinpeng is the first Chinese badminton player to win an Olympic gold medal in men's singles. Having never previously captured a top-tier event on the international circuit, he surprised the field at the 2000 Games in Sydney by defeating players such as Taufik Hidayat, Peter Gade and, in the final, Hendrawan. Prior to the Olympic Games, Ji was also the champion at the Japan Open held in April. He became a coach in the Chinese national badminton team in 2008.

Achievements

Olympic Games Men's singles

IBF World Grand Prix The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1999 Dutch Open Xia Xuanze 10–15, 13–15 Runner-up 1999 Thailand Open Chen Gang 12–15, 6–15 Runner-up 2000 Swiss Open Xia Xuanze 8–15, 6–15 Runner-up 2000 Japan Open Hendrawan 15-4, 15-13 Winner