Source: REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
[Saba Sports News] For the first time participating in the Olympic badminton event, Japanese women’s doubles player Shida Chiharu has garnered significant attention since her appearance in Paris, leading to a substantial increase in her social media followers. According to statistics, before the Olympics began, she had 400,000 followers on social media. After the awards ceremony, her follower count had astonishingly surpassed 700,000. This sharp rise in her social media followers within a short period is quite remarkable. The reasons for this surge include, on the one hand, winning a medal at such a major event like the Olympics, which greatly boosted her fame and visibility. On the other hand, at 27 years old, her sweet and fresh appearance, combined with her high attractiveness, has led some media and fans to refer to her as the “Badminton Goddess.” Photos from interviews circulating online have further expanded her influence and visibility, attracting even more people to follow her social media accounts.