The Chinese former World No.1 Shi Yu Qi has utilized the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for a protected ranking as he’s set to plummet down the world rankings after a fall haunted by accidents which has seen him withdraw from a lot of massive tournaments.
Shi Yuqi‘s badminton profession has been severely derailed by ongoing bodily points, culminating in his resolution to successfully finish his 2026 season early because of extreme shoulder and again accidents.
The 30-year-old former World No. 1 has now formally utilized for a protected ranking standing to freeze his factors after withdrawing from your entire European leg of the BWF World Tour, together with the Arctic Open, Denmark Open, and French Open.
This transfer comes amidst widespread retirement rumors following a historic stoop in type, marked by consecutive first-round exits on the 2026 World Championships and the China Masters.
A protected ranking will enable him him to prioritize medical rehabilitation with out shedding his entry eligibility for main tournaments, with the purpose of making an attempt a full bodily reset for the 2027 season.
