shuttle Ratchanok Inthanon was crowned the Asian badminton champion on Sunday after a win over top seed Li Xuerui in Wuhan.
The 20-year-old Thai, the world number seven, came from behind to win 20-22, 23-31, 21-12 against the home favorite in the women's singles of the badminton Asia Championship in a match that last 1 hour and 16 minutes.
It' was her first victory over the world number three since last year when Li swept all three of their meetings.
Ratchanok will return home with the 480,000 ฿ cash prize from the tournament.
It took ratchanok 76 minutes before she could win the match.
Ratchanok Inthanon recieved 480,000 bath for being the World badminton champion.