Source: REUTERS/Darren Staples
[Saba Sports News] The badminton mixed doubles event has seen the
emergence of numerous couples. The pairing of Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei, who
clinched the gold medal in badminton mixed doubles at the 2012 London Olympics,
was one notable example. However, their love story did not end on a positive
note. Recently, Zhang Nan and Tian Qing shared their wedding photos on social
media, bringing back memories for fans. Tian Qing’s involvement in this story
is quite significant. In the 2012 London Olympics, she partnered with Zhao
Yunlei to secure the gold medal in women’s doubles. In 2016, Malaysian media
reported that Tian Qing was allegedly involved in the breakup between Zhang Nan
and Zhao Yunlei. Following the exposure of this news, Zhao Yunlei decided not
to participate in the women’s doubles event at the Rio Olympics, citing
physical concerns. In reality, she did not wish to team up with Tian Qing.
Unfortunately, both Zhao Yunlei and Tian Qing struggled with their form during
the Rio Olympics, resulting in the Chinese team missing out on two gold medals
in mixed doubles and women’s doubles. Following the Rio Olympics, Tian Qing
found herself in the spotlight and was labeled as a “mistress.” Since
then, she and Zhao Yunlei, who were once Grand Slam partners in the women’s
doubles, have not shared the same stage, appeared together in photographs, or
interacted with each other.