Lin Dan eyes National Games after quitting China team


SHANGHAI: Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan (pic) has opened the door to playing again next year, just days after announcing his retirement from international competition at the age of 36.

Arguably the greatest badminton player of all time, Lin Dan had said on Saturday that he would no longer compete for China, giving up on his fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Badminton , Lin Dan

Next In Badminton

Chong Wei: Aaron-Wooi Yik’s split part of big plan for LA28
Chong Wei urges national players to be better role models
Sze Fei-Izzudin one win away from clinching Indonesian Open title
BAM running out of time to test Olympics pairings, says Chong Wei
Count yourselves lucky', Chong Wei tells national shuttlers
Repeat offenders risk being dropped from BAM, says Tengku Zafrul
Jonassen pleased with Jun Hao’s improved effort and commitment
Controversial red card leaves Soon Huat-Shevon with sore point
Split for now, or for good?
Sze Fei-Izzuddin marches into Indonesian Open semi-finals

Others Also Read