Source: REUTERS/Matt Krohn
[Saba Sports News] Chinese badminton legend Zhang Lianying recently announced his retirement from coaching. His career was exceptionally brilliant as he had been a coach for the Danish national badminton team for many years. Zhang Lianying successfully nurtured several world-class badminton players through his exceptional coaching skills, unique teaching methods, and personalized guidance to athletes. He is highly regarded in the international badminton community and has earned the title “Godfather of Danish Badminton.” Among his students, none is more famous than Viktor Axelsen, the current Olympic champion. Coach Zhang is deeply loved by his players; many have trained with him since childhood. Not only does he teach them how to play, but he also guides them to adopt a positive outlook on life. His role as a technical advisor for the Danish national team was irreplaceable, laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of Danish badminton. Under his successful coaching, Danish badminton gained significant international recognition, contributing to the growth of European badminton and exerting far-reaching influence on the global badminton landscape.