Kunlavut Vitidsarn Becomes World No. 2 After Historic Badminton Asia Championship Victory
BANGKOK, Thailand – April 15, 2025 — Thai badminton sensation Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn has made history, rising to World No. 2 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings following his groundbreaking victory at the Badminton Asia Championships 2025.
The 23-year-old from Thailand clinched the men’s singles title on April 13 in Ningbo, China, earning 12,000 ranking points and bringing his total to 89,138 points. This catapulted him past Danish stars Viktor Axelsen and Anders Antonsen, placing him just behind World No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China, who has 99,435 points.
A Historic Milestone for Thai Badminton
This achievement marks a major milestone for Thai sports, as Kunlavut becomes the highest-ranked Thai men’s singles player in history. His win at the Badminton Asia Championships also makes him the first Thai male player to claim the continental crown, further solidifying his legacy on the international stage.
Next Stop: Sudirman Cup 2025
Kunlavut is now preparing to represent Thailand at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025, to be held from April 27 to May 4 in Xiamen, China. Thailand has been drawn into Group A, alongside:
- China (hosts and defending champions)
- Hong Kong
- Algeria
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see whether Kunlavut can maintain his momentum and help Thailand make a deep run in the prestigious world mixed team championship.
