Source: REUTERS/VCG
[Saba Sports News] Recently, former Olympic champion and renowned Chinese badminton player Chen Long announced a significant piece of news: he has been appointed as the coach of the national youth team. This announcement has drawn considerable attention from the public. Chen Long is a legendary figure in the Chinese badminton scene, boasting an impressive career. He won the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, achieving a complete set of medals in men’s singles at the Olympics. Reflecting on his new role as the national youth team coach, Chen Long expressed his deep emotions, stating that this will be a brand new chapter in his life. He thanked badminton for the honor and growth it has brought him and appreciated the support and companionship of his fans. I believe that as a legendary figure in Chinese badminton, Chen Long’s decision to continue contributing to the sport as a coach after retirement is commendable. I eagerly anticipate his outstanding achievements in this new role and his contributions to the development of badminton in China.