Source: REUTERS/Issei Kato
[Saba Sports News] The 2025 Sudirman Cup is passionately taking place in Xiamen. Yesterday, after the intense group stage matches concluded, there was more than just exciting showdowns inside and outside the stadium—another “mysterious force” from the East caught everyone’s attention. The Xiamen team of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation services has become popular worldwide, becoming the “must-experience” for athletes from all countries. During the event, many foreign athletes and technical officials were attracted by the Xiamen team of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation, coming to inquire and experience it. Chi Ling, director of the massage department at Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and head of the event’s Chinese medical support team, revealed that many athletes found acupuncture therapy “amazing” after trying it. At first, they were tense and afraid of pain, but the medical team explained and demonstrated the process, and once the needles were applied, they relaxed. Many foreign athletes and staff praised “amazing” after the experience and became “repeat customers.” One Canadian badminton player sought help due to ankle sprain and lower back muscle strain. After one session of acupuncture and massage treatment, his discomfort significantly alleviated. He then visited the clinic for two consecutive days for follow-up treatment and enthusiastically recommended the Chinese medical rehabilitation service to his teammates.