Source: Oriental Image/Jiang Xu
[Saba Sports News] With only two weeks remaining
until the commencement of the 2024 Total Energy Thomas and Uber Cup finals,
attention from sports fans is beginning to shift towards the world of
badminton. Recently, due to the scarcity of badminton competitions, fans have
started showing interest in the earnings of badminton players. Singles players
have always been the favorites of sponsors. Currently, the highest-earning
player on the Chinese badminton team is Chen Yufei. Chen Yufei’s status as one
of the few active badminton Olympic champions, coupled with her positive
personal image, has enabled her to secure more than ten endorsements in the
past year. These endorsements come from various sectors, including
biotechnology, edible oil, automobiles, and sports functional drinks. Despite
Chen Yufei winning only two Super 750 championships during the 2023 season, her
income surpasses that of the women’s doubles duo Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan and
the mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong, who have outperformed her in
terms of sporting achievements. Among retired badminton players, the
highest-earning individual is Malaysian star Lee Chong Wei, owing to his
esteemed status within the Malaysian badminton community.