BEIJING, July 4 ― China's two-time Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan, one of the sport's greatest singles players, announced his retirement today. Fondly called “Super Dan” by badminton fans across the world, Lin became the first shuttler to retain the Olympic title when he won in the 2012...
Olympic champion Lin Dan who won the Olympics singles titles in Beijing in 2008 and the 2012 London Games, has won all the sport's major titles, including five world championships' gold medals. — AFP pic
“I've dedicated everything to the sport I love. My family, coaches, team mates and fans have accompanied me through many happy times and difficult moments,” Chinese media quoted Lin as saying in the retirement announcement. The left-handed shuttler also helped China to six gold medals in the Thomas Cup men's team event and five titles in the mixed Sudirman Cup.
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