| Fang Jen-yu 方振宇 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.jpg) Fang at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | (1998-11-16) 16 November 1998 (age 26) Tainan, Taiwan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Men's singles and doubles SU5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | 2 (MS 27 August 2024) 3 (MD with Pu Gui-yu 27 February 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 3 (MS) 4 (MD with Pu Gui-yu) (17 September 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Fang Jen-yu (Chinese: 方振宇; pinyin: Fāng Zhènyǔ; born 16 November 1998) is a Taiwanese para-badminton player. He finished in fourth place in the men's singles SU5 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.
Biography
Fang was born in Tainan City, Taiwan. Due to dystocia at birth, he suffered a nerve plexus injury in his left shoulder. His left upper limb muscle atrophied and he had no obvious movement function.
Achievements
World Championships
Men's singles SU5
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2024 | Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, Pattaya, Thailand |  Cheah Liek Hou
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14–21, 18–21 |  Bronze
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World Abilitysport Games
Men's singles SU5
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Terminal 21 Korat Hall, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |  Suryo Nugroho
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10–21, 9–21 |  Silver
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Asian Para Games
Men's singles SU5
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2022 | Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China | Cheah Liek Hou
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7–21, 9–21 | Bronze
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Men's doubles SU5
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2022 | Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China |
 Pu Gui-yu
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 Chirag Baretha Raj Kumar
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15–21, 21–16, 9–21 | Bronze
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BWF Para Badminton World Circuit (3 titles, 6 runners-up)
The BWF Para Badminton World Circuit – Grade 2, Level 1, 2 and 3 tournaments has been sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation from 2022.
Men's singles SU5
| Year | Tournament | Level | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2022 | Spanish Para-Badminton International II | Level 2 |  Méril Loquette
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21–13, 21–18 |  Winner
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| 2022 | Canada Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Méril Loquette
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21–13, 20–22, 21–18 | Winner
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| 2022 | Thailand Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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20–22, 15–21 |  Runner-up
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| 2023 | Spanish Para-Badminton International I | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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7–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Canada Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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14–21, 13–21 | Runner-up
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| 2023 | Japan Para-Badminton International | Level 2 | Suryo Nugroho
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21–15, 16–21, 21–17 | Winner
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| 2024 | Spanish Para-Badminton International II | Level 2 | Cheah Liek Hou
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13–21, 8–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | Spanish Para-Badminton International I | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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19–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2024 | 4 Nations Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Cheah Liek Hou
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12–21, 19–21 | Runner-up
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Men's doubles SU5
| Year | Tournament | Level | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2023 | Dubai Para-Badminton International | Level 1 | Pu Gui-yu
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Cheah Liek Hou Muhammad Fareez Anuar
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1–21, 10–21 | Runner-up
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International tournaments (from 2011–2021) (2 runners-up)
Men's singles SU5
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2019 | Thailand Para-Badminton International | Cheah Liek Hou
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14–21, 17–21 | Runner-up
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| 2020 | Peru Para-Badminton International | Cheah Liek Hou
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17–21, 21–18, 16–21 | Runner-up
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References
- "Jen Yu Fang - Badminton | Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- Tom (2021-09-04). "Historic night in Tokyo as first-ever Para badminton gold medallists crowned at the Paralympic Games". Badminton Oceania. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- "Tokyo 2020: 'Hurricane,' 'Bolt' dominate in Tokyo - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2021-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- "帕拉羽球選手方振宇取得《2020東京帕拉林匹克運動會》參賽資格". peopo.org. 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- "Para Badminton Tournament Structure Bids for Tournaments 2022 Onwards". Badminton World Federation. 29 May 2022.