Zhao Yunlei was selected into the World Badminton Fame Hall

The World Badminton Federation announced on the 21st that the Chinese Olympic "double crown" Zhao Yunlei was selected into the World Badminton Family Hall of Federation.

The World Badminton Federation said that Zhao Yunlei was the most available double -beat athlete in her time; for a long time, her dominance status in the two projects of mixed doubles and women's doubles was unattended.

In more than 20 years with the badminton, Zhao Yunlei won two Olympic gold medals and five World Championship gold medals, achieving the Olympic, World Championships, Asian Games, Asian Championships, All British and World Badminton Super Series Finals Waiting for the great Slam achievements of the major event champion. At the 2012 London Olympic Games, she partnered with Tian Qing and Zhang Nan to win the women's doubles and mixed doubles championships. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, she won the mixed double bronze medal. Badminton players are the only badminton players who have won two doubles championships in the two consecutive World Championships.

The Chairman of the World Badminton Federation congratulated Zhao Yunlei: "Selected into the World Badminton Celebrity Hall of Federation is the biggest tribute to badminton players. The aim of the Hall of Fame is to recognize the elites in the elite. Zhao Yunlei deserves a place. Most athletes' dreams, and Zhao Yunlei has achieved the double championships of these two competitions, which is a great achievement. "

Zhao Yunlei said very happy: "Thanks to the world's highest honor to give me the world's highest honor, this is the greatest affirmation of my athlete's career." She said that selected for the Hall of Fame is a new beginning, and it will continue to make progress and innovate continuous innovation. Dedicated to the development and promotion of badminton projects.

Zhao Yunlei said that badminton not only taught himself how he won the game, but also to teach himself how to face difficulties in life and the road of life. After retiring, she actively participated in the promotion of badminton teenagers, hoping to pass the sports spirit and Olympic spirit to more young people.

Zhang Jun, chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association, said: "Zhao Yunlei is an outstanding representative of the badminton world. I look forward to her love for this sport, give full play to her own advantages, and contribute to the vigorous development of the world badminton industry. At the same time, I hope young athletes can The predecessors are examples, and they work hard. The original intention will not be changed.

On the 24th, the World Badminton Federation will hold an online ceremony. At that time, Zhao Yunlei and Nassir will officially enter the Hall of Fame.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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