Badminton Sensation Lin Yangpei Makes Highly Anticipated Move to Taiwan and Taipei Badminton Sports
2024/9/2 16:39
(Updated at 9/2 16:58)
Li Yang and Wang Qilin Reunite for Taipei Badminton Open
(Central News Agency reporter Li Jianzhong, Taipei, 2nd) At the Taipei Badminton Open, which starts tomorrow, Paris Olympic men’s doubles gold medalists Li Yang and Wang Qilin will compete together in Taiwan. Li Yang smiled and said: “Today is the first time we are practicing together since the Olympics. I hope we can improve the game.”
After Li Yang and Wang Qilin teamed up to win back-to-back Olympic badminton men’s doubles gold medals, they decided to split due to different career plans, while Wang Qilin and his new partner Qi Xiangjuan remained. Their playing careers, but this time at the Taipei Badminton Open, “Lin Yangpei” reunited, hoping to bring a final touch to Taiwanese fans.
In an interview with China Central News Agency, Li Yang said that he went to Japan for a vacation after the Olympics and started normal training a week after returning to Taiwan. It turned out that he played very well abroad, and until I went to practice at the Taipei Arena this morning.”
Li Yang changed the subject and emphasized, “It’s good to see Qiu Lin and Jiang Yan doing better in foreign competitions. Any sport needs stars to start a frenzy and continue this badminton trend.”
Wang Qilin noted, “After these games, Li Yang would send me messages to discuss how we could be better. After changing partners and changing roles, I realized that I had to play ball and organize the front court. It’s not an easy thing, and it’s all thanks to Li Yang.”
“Lin Yangpei” has never won the Taipei Badminton Open Championship in the past. Everyone wants (to win the championship), but the game is not so easy.”
Lee Yang revealed that he may be involved in some charity activities related to fur babies and depression care, hoping to maximize his influence.