Chinanews client, Beijing, June 21. According to news from the BWF on the 21st, two Olympic gold medalists and Chinese doubles star Zhao Yunlei was inducted into the 2022 BWF Hall of Fame.

  Born in 1986, Zhao Yunlei won the women's doubles and mixed doubles titles at the 2012 London Olympics.

The BWF stated that Zhao Yunlei will be officially honored in an online ceremony held on the 24th.

  Zhao Yunlei has won many championships in her career, in addition to two Olympic gold medals, it also includes five World Championships gold medals.

  The BWF hailed Zhao Yunlei as the most versatile women's doubles player of her era and one of the most accomplished players of all time.

She became the only player to win a double at the same Olympics, and the only player to win a double at two consecutive World Championships.

Data map: Zhao Yunlei in life Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan

  BWF President Larson said that building the BWF Hall of Fame is the ultimate tribute in the field of badminton.

The Hall of Fame is the best of the best, and Zhao Yunlei clearly deserves a place on this elite list.

"Winning a gold medal at the Olympics or World Championships is the dream of most athletes. It is an incredible achievement for Zhao Yunlei to win a double at one Olympics and two World Championships." (End)