Olympics 2020 - WD

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The women's doubles badminton tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics took place from 24 July to 2 August at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza at Tokyo. There were 16 pairs (32 players) from 14 nations competing.

Indonesia's Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu defeated China's Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan 21–19, 21–15, to win the gold medal in women's doubles badminton at the 2020 Summer Olympics. It was Indonesia's first gold medal from badminton women's doubles, and the only gold won by the contingent in the 2020 Olympics. Indonesia also became the second country to have medaled in all five disciplines of Olympic badminton, after China completed the feat at the 2012 Olympics. At the age of 33 years and 11 months, Polii subsequently became the oldest player to win an Olympic gold medal in badminton. In the bronze-medal match, South Korea's Kim So-yeong and Kong Hee-yong defeated compatriots Lee So-hee and Shin Seung-chan 21–10, 21–17. It was South Korea's second consecutive bronze medal at the event.

Japan's Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi were the defending Olympic champions from 2016, but Takahashi retired from international badminton in 2020, and Matsutomo chose not to participate in the event.

The "Olympics 2020 - WD" refers to the Women's Doubles badminton event held during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. This prestigious tournament brought together the world's top female doubles pairs to compete for Olympic gold. Featuring intense matches, exceptional skill, and strategic gameplay, the event showcased the best of international badminton. Athletes from various countries competed fiercely, aiming for Olympic glory and national pride. The Women's Doubles event was a highlight of the badminton competition at Tokyo 2020, highlighting teamwork, agility, and precision on the global stage.