Source: Visual China Group/VCG
[Saba Sports News] Recently, the Chinese badminton team embarked on a flight to Paris to prepare for the upcoming Olympic badminton competition. In an interview before departure, badminton women’s doubles player Chen Qing Chen expressed her desire to watch table tennis matches during the Olympics, sparking a discussion among fans. It turns out that Chen Qingchen shares a close friendship with Chinese table tennis player Sun Yingsha. They often refer to table tennis as a family, and this camaraderie is evident between the two of them. Sun Yingsha, who has achieved great success in international competitions and is currently ranked first among women players, has accomplished more than Chen Qingchen. Chen Qingchen greatly admires Sun Yingsha and has even expressed a desire to learn table tennis from her. Sun Yingsha readily agreed, and Chen Qingchen affectionately refers to her as “master.” The two frequently interact on social media, offering mutual admiration and encouragement, showcasing their incredible friendship. Last year, during the BWF World Tour Finals and WTT Women’s Finals, they met before their respective matches. If neither of them won the finals, they pledged to continue working hard together; if they both emerged victorious, they would celebrate together. As fate would have it, they both won their championships and exchanged photos with each other’s medals (trophies), creating a touching moment. Now, they reunite to celebrate their Olympic victories, and it remains to be seen if they can fulfill this promise.