Source: Visual China Group/Wang Gang/China News Service/VCG
[Saba Sports News] Recently, the selection trials for the Chinese national badminton team have begun. In the men’s doubles competition, Sun Wenjun and his partner secured third place, earning a spot in the national team. Although the Chinese badminton team will be fully represented at the Paris Olympics, they only won two gold medals, indicating a gap compared to their peak period. With the transition of the Olympic cycle, the national team is facing a generational shift. Veteran players such as He Bingjiao, Zheng Siwei, and Huang Yaqiong have retired. The current selection aims to bring in new talent. Notably, 21-year-old Sun Wenjun has attracted significant attention from fans and media due to his impressive background. Records show that Sun Wenjun’s parents are former badminton players Sun Jun and Olympic champion Ge Fei. Influenced by his parents, Sun Wenjun also developed a passion for badminton. However, as a second-generation star in the badminton world, he feels considerable pressure due to his parents’ outstanding achievements. Fans hope that Sun Wenjun will train hard and achieve good results in competitions to prove that he is just as capable as his parents.