Source: REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
[Saba Sports News] As the Paris Olympics approach, there is uncertainty surrounding the future of the Chinese Taipei badminton duo, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin. The pair, who won the men’s doubles gold at the Tokyo Olympics, have faced injuries and a decline in rankings since their triumph. They narrowly qualified for Paris, prompting Lee Yang to announce plans to retire after the Taipei Badminton Open in September. This announcement has sparked significant interest and concern among fans and media. However, Wang Chi-Lin appears to have a different perspective, hoping to persuade Lee Yang to delay retirement until after the next Asian Games. The potential retirement of this accomplished duo, who have secured gold medals and other accolades in major international competitions, would leave a notable gap in the Chinese Taipei team, potentially weakening their competitive edge in men’s doubles events.