Source: REUTERS/Issei Kato
[Saba Sports News] Recently, Lin Guipu, a world champion in badminton, shared through social media a sweet photo of himself with his pregnant girlfriend, Shao Jingjing, revealing the good news that they will soon become parents. This has attracted attention from fans and media alike. In the photos Lin Guipu posted on his social media, one particular image stood out: both were wearing white short sleeves and gray jeans. Lin Guipu’s hands were placed on his partner’s pregnant belly. Compared to Shao Jingjing, who wore jeans with many holes, Lin Guipu looked slightly more formal as he also wore white socks. The loving scene garnered likes from fans. From the background of the photos, there are many toys, indicating that the couple had specially prepared this setup. Many fans feel sorry for Lin Guipu, who won the Badminton World Junior Championships men’s singles title and once formed the “Twin Stars” with Shi Yu Qi, the current No. 1 male player of China. Unfortunately, Lin Guipu suffered a serious injury. At the time, he was engrossed in playing with his phone and stumbled down the stairs, causing severe damage. During the two to three years after his injury, Lin Guipu did not undergo systematic recovery training. On September 14, 2021, Lin Guipu announced his retirement on social platforms. In 2022, he joined Zhejiang Communication University as a teacher of physical education.