Guess what, badminton fans! ๐ธ
China’s amazing badminton player, Chen Long, has just been inducted into the 2024 BWF Hall of Fame! ๐ That’s a huge honor, and it means he’s one of the best players ever!
Chen Long, who’s 35 years old, has had an incredible career. He played during a time many call the “golden era” of Chinese badminton. He was known for staying cool under pressure and performing when it mattered most!
Here’s some of his awesome achievements:
- Olympic Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Games ๐ฅ
- Olympic Silver Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games ๐ฅ
- Olympic Bronze Medal at the 2012 London Games ๐ฅ
- Two-time World Champion ๐๐
- Winner of 22 Super Series and World Tour titles ๐๐๐
Isn’t that impressive? Chen Long is truly a badminton superstar!
But wait, there’s more! Lee Yong-dae from South Korea was also inducted into the Hall of Fame! ๐ฐ๐ท Lee is known for his amazing skills in doubles badminton. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics! ๐ฅ
Let’s give a big cheer for both Chen Long and Lee Yong-dae! ๐ They inspire many young athletes around the world.
Maybe one day, you’ll be a sports star too! Keep practicing and never give up! ๐ช
Reference(s):
cgtn.com