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[Saba Sports News] Recently, badminton Olympic champion Zhao Yunlei shared photos on social media of herself and her daughter trying out traditional Dai costumes, attracting much attention from her fans. In the photos, Zhao Yunlei and her daughter are both dressed in Dai costumes, and the scene of the mother and daughter playing together is adorable. Some fans commented that the two looked so alike, as if they were carved from the same mold. Zhao Yunlei, who is approaching her 38th birthday, is hailed by the media as the most accomplished female doubles player in the history of world badminton. Her strong defensive skills, coupled with her delicate net play, have enabled her to achieve world-class standards in both women’s doubles and mixed doubles. At the 2012 London Olympics, Zhao Yunlei successfully claimed the gold medal in both mixed doubles and women’s doubles, achieving the rare feat of winning Olympic Games, World Championships, and Asian Games titles in both categories. This combination of championships, known as the “Super Grand Slam”, remains a record that no other player has been able to match. After retiring from active competition, Zhao Yunlei completed a doctoral program at Chengdu Institute of Physical Education, becoming the Chinese athlete with the highest academic qualifications to hold an Olympic gold medal.