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100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics: Badminton’s “four kings” gather at the Eiffel Tower
Xinhua News Agency, Paris, April 17 (Reporter Zhang Baihui and Xiao Yazhuo) On the 17th, as the countdown to the Paris Olympics ushered in 100 days, the “Four Kings” of badminton Lin Dan, Taufik, Lee Chong Wei, and Gade gathered at the Eiffel Tower to participate in badminton charity. Activity. The Chinese and French guests expressed their wishes for the Olympic Games and their expectations for future exchanges and cooperation in badminton between the two countries.
This event called “Paris 100 Sino-French Badminton Charity Gala” was initiated by Olympic champion Lin Dan and was held in Paris from April 17th to 18th. During the event, the “Four Kings” gathered at the Eiffel Tower in Paris for an exhibition match. At the same time, the four players also interacted with young badminton players from all over the world, French team athletes and star representatives from the Chinese and French entertainment circles, and participated in charity auctions and dinners.
At the press conference on the 17th, Lin Dan, Taufik, Lee Chong Wei, Gade and other guests opened the event. Sun Wenxiong, chairman of the French Asian Association Federation, read a congratulatory letter from French Sports Minister Castella for this event. Castella expressed in the letter that he sincerely appreciates this initiative aimed at promoting the sport of badminton, especially as Paris is about to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As the initiator of this event, retired sports star Lin Dan said that on the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the Paris Olympics, he hopes to use this event to convey the sports spirit of tenacity, perseverance and Olympic spirit.
Talking about the upcoming Olympic Games, Lin Dan believes that Chinese badminton players have the ability to win more than two gold medals. He believes that the level of badminton in France, especially the level of men’s singles, has been greatly improved, and he wishes the French team good results in the Olympics.
Lin Dan has won two Olympic men’s singles championships. After retiring in 2020, Lin Dan is committed to making more young people fall in love with badminton. Regarding the future, Lin Dan expressed his hope to promote more badminton exchanges between Chinese and French youths, and welcomed French young people to come to China to communicate, compete, and train with outstanding Chinese coaches and athletes.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. This event is supported by the Chinese Embassy in France, the French Consulate General in Guangzhou, the French Badminton Association and the Shenzhen Badminton Association.
John Purnell, chairman of the French Badminton Association, said in an interview with reporters that sports have multiple dimensions such as competition, health, education, and economy, and this event is at the intersection of all the above dimensions. “We need this kind of ‘event’ that combines sports and entertainment. This is what is lacking in the development of our sport.” He said that the four legends Lin Dan, Taufik, Lee Chong Wei and Gade are young people role models, hoping that through them as many young people as possible can participate in this sport.
Purnell said with anticipation that China is a country with a high level of badminton. “We are happy to strengthen ties with the Chinese Badminton Association and welcome Chinese badminton fans to France and French badminton fans to China to explore the glory of its various fields.”
2024-04-18 02:49:59
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