Breaking: Lin Dan announces retirement

Jij het nieuws, wij een tikkie!

"My physical capabilities and injuries won't let me fight with my teammates anymore, said the 36-year-old men's singles."

It is currently not clear if the retirement is from the national team only or from badminton in general. However, former team mate Bao Chunlai, who came up with Lin Dan through the youth ranks posted this on his Weibo.

"It's somewhat sudden, but understandable. The last person of that generation who persevered has also walked to the end."

Lin Dan has been one of the most successful badminton players of all time winning two Olympic gold medals and five World Championships titles.