Source: REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
[Saba Sports News] Taiwanese badminton men’s doubles star Li Yang recently held his retirement ceremony; however, his girlfriend is embarking on her journey abroad for further studies, meaning they will be apart for some time. Li Yang recently updated his social media with a photo of sending his girlfriend off and captioned it: “My elegant girlfriend is going abroad for studies.” It is reported that after retirement, Li Yang will take up a position as an associate professor at National Taiwan Sport University. He expressed that he can finally do what he wants after retirement, such as planning to cycle around the island or even going to the U.S. to watch NBA games. Li Yang primarily competed in men’s doubles and mixed doubles events. On the badminton court, he showcased outstanding skills and tenacious fighting spirit in numerous competitions. In men’s doubles, he and his partner Wang Chi-lin had great synergy and achieved excellent results in international competitions. Their impressive performances not only provided a visual feast for spectators but also added luster to Taiwan’s badminton scene.