Source: REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports News] Danish badminton player Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt recently took to social media to criticize the Danish Badminton Association for denying her the opportunity to participate in the Paris Olympics. This criticism has garnered significant attention from fans. Kjaersfeldt wants everyone to understand that having the highest Olympic points ranking does not guarantee selection for the Olympics. The Danish Badminton Association has the power to choose their preferred players for the Olympics, but they have not clearly explained the selection criteria during the meeting. It seems that the association does not believe that Kjaersfeldt will perform well in the Paris Olympics. This statement conveys Kjaersfeldt’s feelings of sadness, disappointment, anger, and frustration. According to the stats, Kjaersfeldt holds the 21st position in both world ranking and Olympic ranking, while Mia Blichfeldt, who replaced her in the competition, is ranked 22nd. Some fans pointed out that during the 2024 Uber Cup team competition held in Chengdu, Sichuan, Mia did not participate due to injury, and Kjaersfeldt played as Denmark’s “number one player.” It was this participation that allowed Kjaersfeldt to surpass Mia in Olympic points. In the editor’s opinion, with so many talented women’s singles players in the world of badminton today, it is highly challenging for either Kjaersfeldt or Mia to reach the podium at the Paris Olympics. However, for a player, participating in the Olympics is a significant career goal. The decision made by the Danish Badminton Association is bound to stir controversy.