Source: Oriental
Image/Zheng Hongliang
[Saba Sports News] The
romantic relationship between Toma Junior Popov and Mia Blichfeldt has garnered
significant attention from fans. Their frequent posts of affectionate photos on
social media have led some fans to consider them as having the most endearing
bond in the world of badminton. Toma Junior Popov, a French badminton player,
is a rare talent capable of playing both singles and doubles. He is the elder
brother and a key member of the French men’s singles team. At the 2023 European
Games, Popov achieved a remarkable third-place finish in the men’s singles
event and also secured third place in the men’s doubles alongside his younger
brother, Christo Popov. Mia Blichfeldt is Denmark’s top women’s singles player
and won a gold medal in the women’s singles event at the 2019 European Games.
During recent competitions, they have openly displayed affection towards each
other on the sidelines. If one of them wins a match, they exchange passionate kisses,
which have become iconic moments in the world of badminton. However, their
focus on their budding romance may have affected their performance, as
evidenced by their less-than-ideal results at the 2024 Malaysian Badminton
Open. Mia was eliminated in the first round of the women’s singles, Toma Junior
Popov was eliminated in the first round of the men’s doubles, and he exited the
men’s singles event in the second round. If their current underwhelming
performance continues, they might jeopardize their qualification for seeding at
the Paris Olympics.