Michelle Li

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michelle Li
Occupation	Badminton Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 3, 1991(1991-11-03)
Age	33
Birthplace	Hong Kong
Country	Canada
Horoscope	Scorpio

Michelle Li Biography

Michelle Li is one of the most popular and richest Badminton Player who was born on November 3, 1991 in Hong Kong, Canada. Michelle Li, a Canadian badminton player is from Markham (Ontario) was born November 3, 1991. Li is the Commonwealth Games champion for 2014 and the first Canadian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in singles badminton. Li has won gold at both the Pan American Games singles and doubles, as well as the Pan Am Badminton Championships singles and team event titles. Li was also a competitor from Ontario and won the singles, doubles and mixed team titles at Canada Winter Games 2011.

Li’s first notable performance was at the 2011 Canada Winter Games, Halifax, Nova Scotia. She won gold in women’s singles and then went on to win gold with Alexandra Bruce in doubles. She was named the flag bearer of Team Ontario during the closing ceremonies.

In 2013, Li entered into the finals of the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold, defeating Hong Kong top player Yip Pui Yin in the semi-finals, making her the first Pan American athlete to ever enter into a singles final of a Grand Prix Gold event since that series began in 2007. In 2014, she also entered into the quarter-finals of the All England Open Badminton Championships Super Series Premier, beating Tai Tzu-ying in the first round, making her, in 35 years, the first Canadian player to enter at the least the quarter-finals of this prestigious tournament. Later in 2014, Li won the Canada Open Grand Prix, making her the first home player to win this title ever since it became a Grand Prix event.

Li won the gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games defeating Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland in the final. She thus became the first Canadian woman to win a singles gold in Commonwealth badminton.

Li won the gold medal in the women’s doubles event with Bruce later that year. Li would win the women’s doubles competition the following day. This was Li’s second Games double gold appearance, this time in Guadalajara.

Michelle Li Net Worth

Michelle Li is one of the richest Badminton Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michelle Li 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Michelle Li was born to Chi Keung Li, Agnes Kwong in Hong Kong. She and her brother Mark moved to Canada in 1997. She was an active child and began playing badminton with her mom at the local center at age 11. She was introduced to her current club by a friend. There she learned lessons and competed in small tournaments. At the age of 17, she began competing internationally. Li is a graduate of Richmond Hill High School, and is currently enrolled at Rotman Commerce University of Toronto.

There are two levels to the BWF Grand Prix: Grand Prix Gold and Grand Prix Grand Prix. Since 2007, it is a series badminton tournaments that are sanctioned and managed by the Badminton Federation (BWF).

At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Bruce and Li finished last in the round-robin portion of the women’s doubles tournament, losing all three of their matches. However, the top two teams in the group were disqualified for attempting to intentionally lose matches so they would have an easier match-up in the quarterfinals. The duo was advanced to their quarterfinals, where they defeated Australia’s Leanne Choo and Renuga Veeran. Bruce and Li finished in fourth place, the best Canadian finish in badminton at the Olympic Games.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michelle Li height 5 ft 8 in Michelle weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michelle Li Dating?

According to our records, Michelle Li is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Michelle Li’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 2019 Japan Open, Li played and defeated the No 1 seed, Tai Tzu-ying (21-15, 15-21, 22-20) to reach the semis.

Facts & Trivia

Michelle Ranked on the list of most popular Badminton Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Michelle Li celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.

Top Facts about Michelle Li

1. Michelle Li is a Canadian badminton player.
2. She was born on June 3, 1991 in Hong Kong.
3. Li has won multiple national and international titles.
4. She won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
5. Li also competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
6. Her highest world ranking was No. 8 in women’s singles.
7. Li has been playing badminton since she was nine years old.
8. She trains at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
9. Li is known for her speed and agility on court.
10. She is a three-time Olympian representing Canada (2012, 2016, and 2020).

Where is Michelle Li now?

Michelle works in St. Louis and is a news anchor and reporter at KSDK, the NBC affiliate. In January 2022, she went viral after posting a racist voicemail that launched a series of really exciting things, like going on The Ellen Show and launching The Very Asian Foundation with fellow journalist Gia Vang.

Is Michelle Li Chinese?

Early life and education. Michelle Li was born in Hong Kong to Chi Keung Li and Agnes Kwong, together with brother Mark they moved to Canada in 1997. An active child, she started playing badminton at age 11 with her mom at the local community center.

When did Michelle Li started playing badminton?

Getting into the Sport: An active child, started playing badminton at age 11 with her mom at the local community centre… A friend introduced her to her current club where she began lessons and competing…

Who is leaving KSDK Channel 5?

Allie Corey announces departure from 5 On Your Side, Michelle Li named ‘Today in St. Louis’ co-anchor | ksdk.com.

Where does Michelle Li train?

Afterwards, she is happy to answer questions, even the obvious one. “We noticed [Bruce-Li] right away, but it wasn’t really a big deal,” says Li, who is currently studying kinesiology at the University of Toronto and wants to get into medical school.