[Saba Sports News] At the Badminton Asia Championships held in Ningbo, China’s top men’s singles shuttler Shi Yuqi has visibly lost weight, a change he personally confirmed in a post-match interview. It is reported that to prepare for the Badminton Asia Championships and the upcoming Thomas Cup, the Chinese national badminton team’s men’s singles group has increased their overall training load, resulting in significantly higher physical exertion. In addition, Shi Yuqi has long been troubled by pollen allergies. The allergies cause itchy eyes and a stuffy nose, which have worsened his sleep quality and further hindered his physical recovery.Despite not being in peak physical condition, Shi Yuqi stressed that he will go all out to pursue his first-ever Badminton Asia Championships title and will not hold back for the Thomas Cup. He hopes to test the results of his previous training through this competition.Judging from his recent matches, the slimmer Shi Yuqi has a more agile physique and quicker movement. However, his stamina issues have become more noticeable in long, drawn-out rallies, often putting him at a disadvantage.
In my opinion, Shi Yuqi’s weight loss is the combined result of long-term high-intensity training and health problems, including gastrointestinal discomfort and pollen allergies. Nonetheless, shedding weight is a double-edged sword. While Shi Yuqi has become more nimble, he expends more energy during matches, requires greater physical output, and tires more easily.