Li yongbo biography

Li Yongbo (李永波) is the former player and current head coach of the Chinese National Badminton Team. During his coach career, he has led the Chinese badminton team to capture the Sudirman Cup five times (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2005), the Uber Cup five times (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006), and the Thomas Cup twice (2004 and 2006).

Born in Sept. 18, 1962 in Dalian, Liaoning Province, Li caught people’s attention in 1984 when he won second place of Men’s Doubles in the Fourth World Championships.

After Li took over the position from Wang Wenjiao and Chen Fushou as the head coach of the Chinese badminton team in 1993, he completely reshuffled the team, developed a young coaching staff and trained young players.

Li yongbo profile

Li's first success came in 1995, when he led the Chinese badminton team to capture the Sudirman Cup, a mixed team event symbolizing a country's overall strength. His team again won the Sudirman Cup in 1997 and in 1999. The women players won the doubles