The 1979 WBF World Championships took place in June 1979 in Hangzhou, China. It was one of the two editions of the world championships organised by the WBF, which was a rival body of the Badminton World Federation.
Medalists Men's singles Han Jian Tariq Wadood Luan Jin Lin Yixiong Women's singles Han Aiping Fu Chun-e Xu Rong Liu Xia Men's doubles Sun Zhian Yao Ximing Yu Yaodong Luan Jin Sawei Chanseorasmee Sarit Pisudchaikul Chan Tin Cheung Ng Chun Ching Women's doublesFor the women's doubles medalists, different sources report different rankings. While Berita Harian 22 June 1979 lists the present gold and silver medalists, New Nation 20 June 1979 ranks the below quarterfinal results involving Singapore in the semifinals. Thus, according to this source, Han Aiping and He Cuiling against Khin Khin Aye and Mya Lay Sein made the final and Singapore won both bronze medals. Sina (cn) again lists Sirisriro Patama and Suleeporn Jittariyakul as title holders according to the first source. Sirisriro Patama Suleeporn Jittariyakul Liu Xia Zhang Ailing Han Aiping He Cuiling Khin Khin Aye Mya Lay Sein Mixed doubles Ng Chun Ching Chan Lim Chee Wai Nyunt Mya Lay Sein Bandid Jaiyen Jutatip Banjongsilp Preecha Sopajaree Thongkam Kingmanee Men's team Han JianLin YixiongLuan JinSun ZhianYao XimingYu Yaodong Sawei ChanseorasmeeBandid JaiyenUdom LuangpetcharapornSarit PisudchaikulPreecha Sopajaree Javed IqbalZahid MaqboolHassan ShaheedNadeem Ur RahmanTariq Wadood Women's team Fu Chun’eHan AipingLiu XiaXu RongZhang Ailing Jutatip BanjongsilpPhanwad JinasuyanontSuleeporn JittariyakulThongkam KingmaneeSirisriro Patama Kyaw KyawMya Lay SeinKhin Khin AyeWin Ngwe
Final stage
Men's singles
Women's singles
Men's doubles
Women's doubles
Mixed doubles
Medal table
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