The “Left-handed Cannon” Lin Chun-Yi of Land Bank showcased immense resilience in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 500 Series - Malaysia Masters. In a thrilling 120-minute battle in the quarterfinals, he overcame 9 match points to stage a remarkable comeback victory against Japan’s top-ranked singles player (world ranking #3), securing a spot in the semifinals. This achievement also sets a new record for the longest match in the history of Malaysia Masters. However, Lin couldn’t prevail against a player from Mainland China in the semifinals, ultimately clinching the bronze medal. It marks his first bronze medal in the Super 500 Series.
Standing at a height of 182 centimeters and renowned for his skillful cross-court smashes, Lin, who wields his racket with his left hand, is hailed as the "Left-Handed Cannon.” Since his professional debut in 2017, Lin has claimed the championship title at the Australian Badminton Open (in Sydney). In 2019, he secured the men’s singles title at the prestigious U.S. Open Super 300. In 2022, he amassed five championship titles and two runner-up positions. In February of this year, he emerged victorious at the Thailand Masters (Super 300). Currently ranked 24th in the world, his ranking is poised to reach new heights this week, solidifying his status as the most exceptional young player in the domestic badminton scene.
The badminton team of the bank has displayed impressive performances in recent years, with each player achieving remarkable personal records. In 2021, Wang Chi-Lin and Lee Yang (the Lin-Yang pair) made history by winning Taiwan’s first-ever badminton gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Lin claimed the men’s singles championship at the Thailand Masters in February of this year, while Liao Jhuo-Fu secured a bronze medal in the singles event at the Ruichang China Masters in March. Chang Ko-Chi and Po Li-Wei achieved a runner-up position at the Poland Open. The twins, Lee Fang-Jen and Lee Fang-Chih, emerged as runners-up at the Spain Masters in April. Lee Chih-Chen and Hsu Yin-Hui secured the women’s doubles championship at the Dutch Open, and the Lin-Yang pair won a bronze medal in men’s doubles at the Badminton Asia Championships. In team competitions, the institution’s badminton team claimed the men’s team championship at the National Badminton Team Championships for the sixth time in 2022.
The institution allocates millions of dollars each year to subsidize the badminton team’s budget, aiming to cultivate more outstanding athletes for the nation. Additionally, Land Bank is dedicated to serving as a solid support system for athletes by providing comprehensive career systems after their retirement. This enables players to focus on training and competitions, thereby enhancing the sports industry environment in Taiwan.
In addition to nurturing local sporting talents, the institution actively implements ESG initiatives and participates in social projects. Land Bank organizes regular badminton summer camps and engages in charitable education programs, assisting students and vulnerable communities in gaining greater access to sports education and opportunities. Through years of dedicated effort, the institution has been honored for 14 consecutive years with the Ministry of Education’s prestigious awards in sports promotion. These include the “Sponsorship Award Gold Class,” “Long Term Sponsorship Award” and “Gold Promotion Award.” These accolades exemplify Land bank's commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and the bank's substantial achievements in these areas.
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