Source: Sipa USA/Hindustan Times
[Saba Sports News] From April 27th to May 5th, the “Chengdu 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup” was held in Sichuan. Former Japanese badminton player Reiko Shiota went to Sichuan as a guest of the TV station and participated in on-site reporting. After the Thomas Cup ended, Shiota Reiko did not immediately return to China but experienced life in Chengdu. Recently, Shiota Reiko shared photos of herself eating Mapo tofu on social media, saying that she kept laughing and saying “it’s spicy and delicious” while eating it. After tasting the local delicacies, Shiota Reiko also experienced an ear-picking shop and then bought souvenirs with panda elements and Three Kingdoms elements for the children. Information shows that Reiko Shiota was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. She is a former Japanese badminton player who won the bronze medal at the World Championships in 2007. At the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, Shiota Reiko was elected as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Japanese delegation. On September 25, 2012, Shiota Reiko officially announced her retirement after losing the qualification for the finals of the Japan Open. At the retirement ceremony after the game, she tearfully stated that she would switch careers as a TV broadcast guest after retiring. Because of her beauty and excellent playing skills, Shiota Reiko’s popularity soared, even surpassing that of Fukuhara Ai, and she became the darling of the Japanese media. In addition to her good badminton skills, Shiota Reiko has also developed rapidly in her acting career. She made her TV debut in “The Wonderful World 20th Anniversary Spring Special” and became a household name in Japan.