Source: REUTERS/Eamonn M. McCormack
[Saba Sports News] Former vice president of the Chinese Badminton Association, Zhao Jianhua, recently discussed some off-topic remarks during a media interview. He candidly stated that among the younger generation, Lin Dan resembles him the most because he sees his own shadow in Lin Dan. Zhao Jianhua said, “I indeed see my shadow in Lin Dan, especially his aggressiveness on the court. Lin Dan is Lin Dan; he has his own aura, but I do see some of my own reflections in him.” Zhao Jianhua is a renowned male badminton player in China, achieving remarkable success in the sport and accomplishing a “Grand Slam” in his professional career. He is widely regarded as one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of international badminton in the 1980s. Overall, Zhao Jianhua is a legendary figure in Chinese badminton, with his athletic achievements, technical style, and contributions to the sport securing him a significant place in the history of badminton in China and the world.