Source: Visual China Group/VCG
[Saba Sports News] The 2024 Singapore Badminton Open concluded a few days ago. In the men’s singles event, China’s top badminton player Shi Yuqi successfully clinched the title, allowing the Chinese team to secure the Singapore Open men’s singles championship after a 13-year gap. Following the tournament, several fantastic photos of Shi Yuqi during the matches were posted by fans on China’s largest badminton forum, one of which drew significant attention. The photo captures a moment from the first game of the men’s singles 1/16 finals, where Danish player Magnus Johannesen is seen clutching his knee on the ground after a fall. His evident pain leads him to even strike the ground with his hand, indicating the severity of his injury. Immediately after his opponent’s fall, Shi Yuqi rushed over without even waiting for the shuttlecock to touch the ground. He bent down slightly, displaying visible concern for his opponent. In the end, Shi Yuqi received a “withdrawal gift” from his opponent. Some fans commented that as Shi Yuqi himself has also experienced injuries and had to retire from matches, he can better empathize with the pain and loss. In the editor’s opinion, instead of feeling elated over his opponent’s retirement due to injury, Shi Yuqi demonstrated genuine worry for his opponent’s well-being. This embodies the Olympic spirit.