Men’s badminton pair Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin brought home the gold at the Tokyo Olympics. This July, they plan to do the same in Paris. Wang says he will cherish every moment on the court with his doubles partner, as it very well could be their last. Fans are also hoping the golden duo can pull off a repeat performance this summer.
They earned the title “golden duo” after winning gold in men’s doubles at the Tokyo Olympics. Three years later, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin are returning to the Summer Games, although this time could be their last playing together.
Lee Yang
Badminton Olympian
It suddenly feels like a countdown. Personally, I feel happy. If I can finish this off well—my badminton career, my sports career—I figure I will have done everything I set my mind to and exceeded all expectations.
Twenty-eight-year-old Lee said this year would be his last playing badminton professionally. Although the Olympics might be his final competition, it’s also the largest. Wang said he’d cherish every last moment as his partner.
Wang Chi-lin
Badminton Olympian
Whether it’s our final competition or not, I’ll cherish it all. I hope that on astage as huge as the Olympics, I can play at my full strength to ease the pressure on Lee a little.
Wang said it’s often his fault when a game goes awry, and hopes to hold his own. As for whether he would snag another gold to close out his career, Lee has his own plans.
Lee Yang
Badminton Olympian
I alwaysexpect the worst. I’ll think up something bad, so that if it ends up better, I’ll feel like I’veearned it. Sports are exciting because you can never guess the outcome.
Regardless of whether it’s the golden duo’s last outing or not, badminton fans can look forward to some new faces on Team Taiwan.
Lee Chia-hsin
Badminton Olympian
Honestly, people keepcongratulating me on getting to the Olympics and it still hasn’t hit. At this point, of course I’d like to win a medal.
Going up against the best players in the world, Lee Chia-hsin and mixed doubles partner Yeh Hong-wei are looking to bring their best performance.
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