China News Service, Shanghai, July 9 Question: Lin Dan talks about retirement: I feel very complicated but feel a little relaxed

　　China News Agency reporter Miao Lu Kang Yuzhan

　　"Choosing to withdraw from the national team is really complicated, because I have been there for 20 years, I can't say it's a pity, I have an indescribable feeling in my heart, but when the retired statement is issued, I feel a little lighter, And I have also received the blessings of many friends, and it is quite acceptable." Lin Dan, who appeared in Shanghai on the 9th, said of his retirement.

　　At 12:20 on July 4th, Lin Dan, a famous Chinese badminton champion who had won many Olympic and World Championships, announced his retirement, ending his 20-year career as a national team. The "Super Pill" who was in the badminton world "retired from the world".

Chinese badminton star Lin Dan Weibo announced his first public appearance after retiring. Photo by Kang Yuzhan

　　Choosing to issue a retirement statement after 12 o'clock, Lin Dan has his "careful thinking", "I hope to express through this time that I want to officially start the second half of my life."

　　In the first half of life, Lin Dan’s achievements were dazzling enough: he won two Olympic men’s singles championships, won the men’s singles championship five times in the World Badminton Championships, won the Thomas Cup championship six times as the main player, and five Sudirman Cup mixed team games champion……

　　Lin Dan also believes that this is a time worth showing off, "I can proudly tell anyone that I have played for the national team for 20 years. I think not all athletes are likely to complete 20 years, so I am very happy and pride."

　　I have had the young man’s ambition, experienced the pinnacle of the Olympic consecutive championship, and of course there will be the trough of Athens, and the veteran’s struggle. Lin Dan said, "20 years have gained a lot of success, and there have been many failures, and got Many people's praise and encouragement have also been criticized by many people, and have received some controversy, but for me, they are very precious, because such an experience will allow me to have a more ample state to do the next stage. Everything you do is wealth."

Chinese badminton star Lin Dan. Photo by Kang Yuzhan

　　Lin Dan's retired statement once wrote, "In the days to come, I hope to have more time to spend time with my family, and I will also look for new'fields.'" Lin Dan said frankly that when he retired from Weibo, he was most relaxed. For a moment, "Suddenly felt a little less burden on my shoulders and made it easier. I am now enjoying my time with my family and being able to play with children every day. I feel very happy."

　　As for whether he will become a coach in the future, Lin Dan joked: "I have visually checked that the number of coaches of the national team is already full. I did not think so much." At the same time, Lin Dan also revealed that if it goes well next year, he will participate in the National Games. "If I gain weight in March next year, I won't fight. If I don't gain weight, I hope there is such an opportunity, and I will continue to work harder."

　　Lin Dan, Malaysia's Li Zongwei, Denmark's Gade and Indonesia's Taufik were once called the "four kings" of badminton. The World Badminton Federation said that Lin Dan's withdrawal from the national team marked "the end of an era in the history of badminton, one of the most star-studded eras."

Lin Dan was interviewed. Photo by Kang Yuzhan

　　Lin Dan said happily that he can finally be reunited with his former opponents and friends, "Next I actually hope to promote badminton with them through different identities, so that more young friends around the world will love this sport and love it. This sport."

　　Although the burden of winning the championship for the country has been lifted, Lin Dan, who has gone through the four Olympic journeys, now puts more hope on his siblings and sisters, "This year is a special year, I hope they can rule out everything Disturb and prepare for next year's Tokyo Olympics, and hope that they will not have too much burden and take advantage of their youth to let go of the fight."

　　As Lin Dan said in his retirement statement, I look forward to the national anthem constantly ringing on the field, and look forward to the familiar and new faces on the podium. No one is always young, but there are always people who are young, love and forge ahead. (Finish)