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[Saba Sports News] In a post-match interview after the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals, Jia Yifan became emotional while discussing the retirement of her longtime partner, Chen Qingchen, repeatedly choking up and shedding tears. The deep bond and understanding developed over more than a decade were especially moving in this moment. Jia Yifan’s remark that she suddenly felt a sense of parting resonated with fans, triggering a collective nostalgia for their legendary 11 years together.
On December 21, the Chinese Badminton Association held a retirement ceremony for Chen Qingchen and Zheng Siwei, among others, at the finals in Hangzhou. However, Jia Yifan revealed that she only learned about this news through the media on December 17. When she sent a screenshot to Chen Qingchen, she was filled with sadness.
Since their pairing in 2014, the “Fanchen Duo” has created numerous legends in badminton. They have won four world championship gold medals, the Paris Olympic gold, the Tokyo Olympic silver, two Asian Games gold medals, and 19 tour titles, achieving a “super slam” and holding the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 202 weeks, making them one of the most successful women’s doubles teams in badminton history. Their victory at the 2025 Sudirman Cup serves as a perfect conclusion to their partnership.
Jia Yifan has often stated that “Chen Qingchen is the best partner in the world,” and after defending their title at the Asian Games, emphasized that their success was based on absolute trust in each other. Now, although filled with reluctance, she clearly expressed that this nostalgia will not hinder her progress with her current partner, Zhang Shuxian.