Original title: Badminton men’s singles semifinals lost to Shi Yuqi, Chen Long looks forward to next year’s Asian Games
Chen Long, who led the Fujian team to win the championship of the Badminton Men’s Team at the 14th National Games, lost to the Jiangsu team Shi Yuqi 11:21 and 9:21 in the men’s singles semi-finals on the 16th and missed the final.
“Congratulations to Shi Yuqi, he played very well. I lost to the younger and better Shi Yuqi, no regrets. I hope Shi Yuqi can play his own level in the finals and win the championship.” Chen Long said after the game.
In the men’s singles quarter-finals on the 14th, the 32-year-old Chen Long defeated Anhui player Dong Tianyao with 21:9 and 21:10. He said: “There is one less game in the National Games, but I think my game feels and form better than one game. Over the years, I may have been under a lot of pressure or burden in the game. In the end. At the National Games, there are also spectators, hoping to let go of their hands and feet and enjoy the game.”
Shi Yuqi said: “I went all out for this game against Brother Long. On the field, I always felt that Brother Long was tired from the first two games, so I couldn’t run.”
Chen Long said frankly that it took more than ten days to play for a long time, but the competition system is fair to every athlete, and the schedule of the game is very reasonable, but it will be a bit difficult for him and he has not recovered so well.
Chen Long, who collected gold, silver and bronze medals in the Olympics, did not have any smooth sailing in the National Games. In 2013, he stopped in the men’s singles quarterfinals. In 2017, in the first round of byes, he lost 0:2 to Jiangsu teenager Lu Guangzu and suffered a “round trip”.
“There are always regrets in life. The regret of losing in the Olympic finals may be even greater. For me this year, the Olympics and the National Games are the most important competitions. I have been along the way, and it has been pretty good.” Chen Long said.
Regarding future plans, Chen Long said that he will make good adjustments in his body and life, and spend more time with his family.
“Recovering training is of course very hard, but I think that as long as the ambitions are still there, there should be no problem. The Paris Olympics are three years away. There is a question mark (whether you can participate), and you should prepare for the Asian Games next year.” Chen Long Say.
In the evening battle for the bronze medal, Chen Long will face the Hubei team player Sun Feixiang. (Reporter Geng Huihuang Li Hua)
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