[Saba Sports News] Recently, renowned Japanese women’s doubles badminton player Shida Chiharu posted on her social media, writing “I’m featured in the June issue of Goethe” alongside a series of photoshoots she shot for the magazine. In the released pictures, Shida exudes a vibe completely different from her bright, pure image on the court. Her bold makeup paired with all-black outfits has left fans utterly stunned. For the June editorial of Goethe, she abandoned her usual sharp athletic look seen during competitions. With delicate glamorous makeup and head-to-toe black fashion pieces, her overall aura has undergone a dramatic transformation. As soon as the photos went public, they quickly created a stir online. Fans flooded the comment section with reactions such as: “Her makeup is nothing like usual—it makes my heart race,” “She’s so elegant, just as good as a professional model,” “I barely recognized her at all.” Many netizens even praised her, saying she has the looks of a film actress and the sophisticated aura of a pop idol.
The editor believes that 29-year-old Shida Chiharu once formed the iconic “Shida-Matsuyama” pairing with Matsuyama Nami and claimed the women’s doubles bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Two years on from her Olympic medal triumph, this good-looking badminton star has recently unveiled brand-new portraits featuring a striking image makeover, stunning countless netizens.