[Saba Sports News] To express gratitude for the contributions of outstanding athletes to Chinese badminton, the Chinese Badminton Association will hold a retirement ceremony for national team athletes on the evening of December 21, right after the conclusion of the BWF World Tour Finals. Athletes Chen Qing Chen, Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong, and Liu Yuchen will be present.
At the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yifan partnered to win the gold medal in women’s doubles, while Liu Yuchen also claimed the gold medal in men’s team badminton with his teammates. Last year, at the BWF World Tour Finals, Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong took home the gold medal in mixed doubles, and fans witnessed the “Yas Combo” in their “final dance” on the international stage in Hangzhou.
In my view, holding the farewell ceremony in Hangzhou serves as both an endpoint and a starting point for the athletes. As they step off the court and out of their sports jerseys, they are about to embark on new life journeys. The court will always favor the brilliance of youthful talents, but it will also forever remember the immortal legends written by veteran players.