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Peter Gade
Place of Birth: Aalborg, Denmark
Topped the men’s world rankings from 1998 until 2001
Known for deception, speed and agility
Founder of The Peter Gade Academy
Topped the men’s world rankings from 1998 until 2001
Known for deception, speed and agility
Founder of The Peter Gade Academy
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Howard Bach
Men’s Doubles winner at the 2005 World Badminton Championship
3 x Gold Medalist at the Pan Am Games
North America Ambassador
3 x Gold Medalist at the Pan Am Games
North America Ambassador
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Lee Yong Dae
Place of Birth: Hwasun, South Jeolla, South Korea
2008 Olympic Gold in mixed doubles
Doubles Master
2008 Olympic Gold in mixed doubles
Doubles Master
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Lee Chong Wei
Place of Birth: Kampung Bagan Serai, Perak, Malaysia
Ranked as number one in the world for 199 consecutive weeks
Known for his forehand net lift
Ranked as number one in the world for 199 consecutive weeks
Known for his forehand net lift
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Michelle Li
World top ten female Badminton player
Four-time Pan Am Games Champion
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist
North America Ambassador
Four-time Pan Am Games Champion
Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist
North America Ambassador
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Taufik Hidayat
Place of Birth: Bandung, Indonesia
Olympic Gold in 2004 and World Championship Gold in 2005
Founder of The Taufik Hidayat Arena youth academy
Olympic Gold in 2004 and World Championship Gold in 2005
Founder of The Taufik Hidayat Arena youth academy
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Kamilla Rytter Juhl
Mixed doubles partnership with fellow Dane, Thomas Laybourn
Gold at the 2006 European Championships
Victorious at the 2009 BWF World Championships
Denmark Ambassador
Gold at the 2006 European Championships
Victorious at the 2009 BWF World Championships
Denmark Ambassador
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Lin Dan
Place of Birth: Fujian, China
2008, 2012, 2016 Olympic Gold
2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 World Champion
Legendary for his jump-smash and footwork
2008, 2012, 2016 Olympic Gold
2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 World Champion
Legendary for his jump-smash and footwork
Like so many things, it began with a conversation. Five badminton Legends came together. Committed to giving back to the sport they love and had given so much to their lives.
“ Our vision isn’t just to make the sport as good as other sports. Badminton has the potential to fundamentally redefine the role sport can play in the lives of millions across the world. ”
- Peter Gade
Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei, Peter Gade, Taufik Hidayat, and Lee Yong Dae stand as true legends among the world’s badminton players, with a wealth of illustrious accomplishments to their names. But they didn’t get there alone—throughout their journey they received tireless support of people who believed in them and the sport of badminton. Through Legends’ Vision, they want to give back.
The purpose is clear:
To provide the game with the energy and support it needs to evolve into one of the world’s leading sports. Legends’ Vision is here to help badminton thrive. To take on a bigger role in the lives of more people across the globe.
The Vision revolves around four pillars of work:
“ Yonex is resolute with these five Legends, offering its full and complete support to realize their vision every step of the way. ”
- Ben Yoneyama
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