China Vs Denmark Highlights, Thomas Cup 2026 Semi-final Updates: CHN Secure Final Entry With Dominant Victory

Good evening, we’re back with another live blog -- it’s China vs Denmark. Stay tuned for live updates.

The BWF Thomas Cup 2026 semifinal match between China and Denmark is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026, and can be streamed live on the BWF TV YouTube channel.

• Match 1 - Shi Yu Qi vs Anders Antonsen

• Match 2 - Liang Wei Keng / Wang Chang vs Kim Astrup / Anders Skaarup Rasmussen

• Match 3 - Li Shi Feng vs Magnus Johannesen

• Match 4 - Chen Bo Yang / Liu Yi vs Mathias Christiansen

• Match 5 - Weng Hong Yang vs Ditlev Jaeger Holm

A huge semi-final awaits in Horsens as China men take on hosts Denmark men in the Thomas Cup 2026 at Forum Horsens on Saturday, May 2.

Denmark come in full of confidence after a 3–1 win over Thailand, powered by Anders Antonsen’s gritty victory over Kunlavut Vitidsarn and strong backing from their doubles pairs, especially Astrup–Skaarup in control at the front court. The win also guarantees them a medal on home soil.

China, the defending champions, stand in their way now, stacked with depth, power, and experience. This one has all the makings of a high-voltage battle for a place in the final.

We’re underway in Horsens and the atmosphere is absolutely buzzing inside Forum Horsens!

First up, it’s a heavyweight clash to kick things off, Shi Yu Qi for China up against Denmark’s home hero Anders Antonsen.

And oh, you can feel it already, Antonsen walking out to a roaring home crowd, every cheer echoing through the arena. Shi Yu Qi looks locked in, calm, composed, the kind of silence that usually precedes serious damage.

Early exchanges promise a battle of control versus aggression, Shi Yu Qi’s crisp, flat drives against Antonsen’s deceptive net play and heavy back-court variations.

Strap in, this one is going to set the tone for the entire tie.

Shi Yu Qi takes Game 1 21–16 over Anders Antonsen.

Once he settled, the Chinese shuttler controlled the pace brilliantly, sharp flat exchanges, quick interceptions, and solid rear-court pressure. Antonsen tried mixing it up with deception at the net and tight holds, but Shi Yu Qi stayed patient and efficient.

China draw first blood in this high-voltage opener

Shi Yu Qi storms to a dominant 21–16, 21–5 win over Anders Antonsen to give China the opening point. After a competitive first game, the Chinese shuttler completely took over in Game 2, dictating rallies with early interception, sharp flat drives, and relentless pressure from the midcourt.

Antonsen was pushed on the back foot and never really found a way back as Shi closed it out in ruthless fashion to put China ahead in the semi-final.

Two tricky serves, two miscued returns and that is the game one in favour of Liang-Wang. They take the lead in the crucial doubles match and the Danish are in pressure. It has been mostly a game of China's attack against Denmark's defence, but China had more tricks up their sleeve. Denmark mostly secured their points with a solid defence, forcing China to commit errors by hitting the net or striking wide. Eventually China sealed the game with two good serves in the end.

Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang deliver again for China, holding off Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21–18, 21–17 to double their team’s lead.

It was tight, it was tense, but China just had that extra edge in the big moments. Liang and Wang controlled the tempo with sharp front-court interceptions and quick rotations, especially when the rallies got scrappy.

Astrup and Rasmussen kept throwing everything at them, steep smashes, clever holds at the net, and some brilliant defensive lifts, but the Chinese pair were just cleaner under pressure.

Every time Denmark tried to swing momentum, China found a response. A crucial mid-game surge in both sets made the difference, and once again, China stand tall when it matters most.

Li Shi Feng leads Magnus Johannesen 19–18 in Game 1 of Match 3, and this one has turned into a straight-up do-or-die situation for Denmark.

Every rally now feels heavy. Li Shi Feng is keeping things compact, quick pushes, sharp net holds, and that trademark punch through the midcourt when the shuttle sits up even slightly. Magnus Johannesen, though, is refusing to go away, digging deep in defence and trying to stretch the rallies to force an error.

But with China already up 2–0 in the tie, Denmark know it’s now or never, and every point from here is pure pressure.

Li Shi Feng takes Game 1 21–19 over Magnus Johannesen in a tight, nerve-heavy opener to Match 3.

Denmark threw everything into this one, especially with the tie already slipping away, and Johannesen fought hard with sharp counter-attacks and solid defensive retrievals. But Li Shi Feng stayed calm in the pressure moments, tightening up the rallies and finding those crucial attacking openings when it mattered most.

A couple of clean finishes at the net and a decisive push through the midcourt made the difference, China edge closer to sealing the tie.

While Magnus Johanssen make a booming comeback in the match, meanwhile the other semi-final tie between India and France is settled with France taking the victory. Christo Popov, Alex Lanier and Toma Junior Popov won 3-0 to seal France's entry to their first ever Thomas Cup final. They are now assured a silver medal and wait for the winner of the China vs Denmark semi-final.

Meanwhile, Li Shi Feng and Johanssen are in the decider game. A loss for Johanssen will seal this tie for China.

A dominant victory for Li Shi Feng in the third game and with it China secure the tie as well. They enter the final and will compete for their 12th Thomas Cup gold medal with France, who will play their maiden summit clash. Li Shi Feng maintained his stroke quality and attacking edge of Johannesen and made the third game completely one sided. Earlier, Shi Yu Qi and Liang-Wang won in the first two matches of the tie and knocked hosts out of the competition. Bronze medals will be assured for both India and Denmark.