In the badminton world, LIU Kuang Heng is a name that is gradually becoming widely known thanks to his excellent performances in international tournaments. Representing Chinese Taipei, he competes in both men’s doubles (MD) and mixed doubles (XD) and has made many outstanding marks in the 2025 season.
The start at the Malaysia Open 2025
LIU Kuang Heng ‘s 2025 season began with the Malaysia Open, which took place from January 7 to January 12. In the men’s doubles event, he and his teammate YANG Po Han faced off against the famous pair of the same nationality, Fang-Chih LEE and Fang-Jen LEE. Despite their best efforts, they lost 16–21 and 12–21 after 37 minutes of play.
Test yourself at India Open 2025
Continuing his journey, LIU Kuang Heng participated in the India Open. Here, he had an impressive victory over the French pair of Christo and Toma Junior Popov in three tense sets: 10–21, 22–20 and 21–14. However, in the second round, he lost to compatriots Fang-Chih LEE / Fang-Jen LEE in a match that lasted 67 minutes.
In the mixed doubles, LIU Kuang Heng combined with JHENG Yu Chieh but could not overcome the Thai pair Ruttanapak OUPTHONG and Kwanchanok SUDJAIPRAPARAT, losing after 35 minutes with a score of 18–21 and 15–21.
Indonesia Masters — Relentless Efforts
At the Indonesia Masters from January 21 to January 26, LIU Kuang Heng and his teammates continued to compete in both events. In the men’s doubles, they almost made it to the Korean pair Min Hyuk KANG / KIM Won Ho, losing narrowly after three sets lasting 65 minutes with a score of 18–21, 21–10, 24–26.
In the mixed doubles event, LIU Kuang Heng and JHENG Yu Chieh played brilliantly, defeating pairs from China and Indonesia before being eliminated in the second round by Japanese pair Hiroki MIDORIKAWA / Natsu SAITO.
Orléans Masters 2025 — The Breakthrough
One of LIU Kuang Heng ‘s standout tournaments was the 2025 Orléans Masters. Here, he had convincing victories in the qualifying and main rounds of the mixed doubles, especially the victory over the strong French pair of Thom GICQUEL and Delphine DELRUE with the scores of 18–21, 21–13 and 21–12.
Here is the summary of results at the Orléans Masters:
ContentRoundCompetitorScoreResultMDRound 1LEE Jhe-Huei / YANG Po-Hsuan17–21 / 16–21LoseXDQF QualifierMarwan FAZA / Aisyah PRANATA15–21 / 21–18 / 21–15WinXDRound 1Thom GICQUEL / Delphine DELRUE18–21 / 21–13 / 21–12WinXDRound 2Adnan MAULANA / Indah JAMIL13–21 / 14–21Lose
All England 2025 — Affirmation of class
The All England tournament is one of the biggest tournaments of the year. LIU Kuang Heng and YANG Po Han made a surprise when they overcame two strong pairs from France and Denmark to advance to the quarterfinals. However, they were stopped by the Indonesian pair GUTAMA / ISFAHANI.
Swiss Open 2025 — A Memorable Milestone
At the 2025 Swiss Open, LIU Kuang Heng showed his most impressive performance of the year. In the mixed doubles, he and JHENG Yu Chieh reached the semi-finals after defeating strong opponents from Denmark and India.
Detailed results at Swiss Open:
ContentRoundCompetitorScoreResultMDRound 1GEISS / VÖLKER (Germany)21–16 / 21–18WinMDRound 2LIU Yi / WANG Chang (China)18–21 / 21–16 / 21–18WinXDRound 1TOFT / MAGELUND (Dan Mach)24–22 / 19–21 / 21–15WinXDRound 2KARUNAKARAN / VARIYATH (India)21–14 / 21–16WinXDQuarterfinalsVESTERGAARD / BUSCH (Denmark)21–18 / 21–18WinXDSemifinalZHU Yi Jun / ZHANG Chi (China)21–23 / 20–22Lose
Summary of competition results in early 2025
As of the end of March 2025, LIU Kuang Heng ‘s achievements are as follows:
Total matches: 21
Win: 11
Lose: 10
Most impressive win: Win over Popov/Popov (France) at the All England
Closest loss: Lost to KANG/KIM (Korea) at Indonesia Masters with a score of 24–26 in set 3.
Bright future for young Taipei player
With his excellent performances and versatility in both MD and XD, LIU Kuang Heng is proving that he is one of the most promising players in Chinese Taipei. If he continues to maintain his form and improve his skills, he can definitely reach for bigger titles in the future.
LIU Kuang Heng had a memorable early 2025 season with many important victories and valuable experiences. From Malaysia to Switzerland, he not only showed remarkable progress but also affirmed his position as a rising player in the world of badminton.
FAQ
Who is LIU Kuang Heng?
LIU Kuang Heng is a badminton player from Chinese Taipei, competing in two main events: men’s doubles (MD) and mixed doubles (XD), and has had many outstanding achievements in the 2025 season.
What are LIU Kuang Heng’s most outstanding achievements in 2025?
One of his most impressive achievements was reaching the semi-finals of the mixed doubles event at the 2025 Swiss Open, defeating many strong pairs from Europe and Asia.
Who does LIU Kuang Heng usually compete with in tournaments?
In men’s doubles, he often partners with YANG Po Han, and in mixed doubles, his partner is JHENG Yu Chieh.
