Source: REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports News] The 2024 Indonesia Badminton Open concluded successfully. In the women’s doubles final, Chinese players Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan lost 0-2 to the South Korean pair Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee, missing out on the championship. After the match, Xinhua News Agency shared photos of the interaction between Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan on the podium, capturing the attention of fans. In the photo, Chen Qingchen playfully pinches her partner Jia Yifan’s face to bring a smile to her face, perhaps to uplift her spirits after the defeat. The loving gesture garnered comments and likes from netizens, who praised them as great partners who rely on and support each other. Despite their loss in the Indonesian tournament’s final, Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan maintain their position as the top-ranked pair in women’s doubles, reaffirming their status as favorites to win the badminton women’s doubles event at the Paris Olympics. Three years ago, during the Tokyo Olympics women’s doubles final, the Chinese team couldn’t perform at their best due to immense pressure, resulting in a defeat against the Indonesian pair Apriani Rahayu/Greysia Polii. On the Olympic runner-up’s podium, both players couldn’t contain their disappointment and shed tears. However, they started afresh and showcased their prowess by winning three consecutive World Badminton Championships, declaring their comeback to the world. Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan exhibit confidence in their goal of winning the championship at the Paris Olympics.