Source:
REUTERS/CHRISTIAN HARTMANN
[Saba
Sports News] Tai Tzu-ying, a well-known badminton player from Taipei, China,
recently revealed unexpected news in an interview with the media. She announced
her decision to retire from professional badminton after the Paris Olympics.
The upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next year will be her final opportunity to
compete for a golden medal. She aims to give her best performance and strive to
win the gold medal in the women’s badminton singles event, bringing honor to
her country. Reflecting on the recent World Tour Finals organized by the
Badminton Federation, Tai Tzu-ying’s journey to victory was filled with
excitement. She experienced a missed chance to advance but made a thrilling
comeback in the final against Spanish star Marine to secure her position as a
world-class player. Currently, she ranks third in women’s singles badminton.
Throughout her career, she has not yet won an Olympic gold medal, which stands
as a notable gap in her achievements. It is worth noting that the career of a
badminton player is often short-lived. Tai Tzu-ying, born in 1994, is already
considered a veteran among many badminton players, and she will turn 30 next
year. We hope that she can deliver her best performance in the final chapter of
her career.