Yu Jinhao

Yu Jinhao (, born 12 November 1975 in Guangzhou) is a former Chinese badminton player. Yu joined the national team in 1997. He was part of the Chinese men's team that won the silver medal at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, and also won the bronze medal in the men's doubles event partnered with Liu Yong. He was ranked world No. 5 in the men's doubles in January 1999. Teamed with Chen Qiqiu, they competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. At the age of 25, due to injuries and other reasons, he left the national team. He works as a teacher in Yuyan Middle School and is a member of the Guangzhou CPPCC.

Achievements

Asian Games Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1998 Thammasat Gymnasium 2,Bangkok, Thailand Liu Yong Rexy Mainaky Ricky Subagja 10–15, 11–15 Bronze Bronze

World Junior Championships Boys' doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1992 Istora Senayan,Jakarta, Indonesia Liu Yong Kusno Amon Santoso Bronze Bronze

IBF World Grand Prix The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.

Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1994 Russian Open Chen Gang 13–18, 13–18 Runner-up

Men's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1999 Thailand Open Chen Qiqiu Michael Søgaard Jim Laugesen 15–11, 15–13 Winner 1998 Malaysia Open Liu Yong Tony Gunawan Halim Haryanto 15–6, 5–15, 11–15 Runner-up 1998 Swiss Open Liu Yong Zhang Wei Zhang Jun 15–17, 7–15 Runner-up