Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 16th. In an interview, Li Zongwei was asked who is the best badminton player in history. He replied: "Lin Dan."
The "Lin-Li Controversy" has always been talked about. Tao. According to an article published on the official website of the World Badminton Federation on the 16th, Li Zongwei, who has retired for nearly a year, once again publicly responded to this topic recently, praising Lin Dan as the best player in history.
The picture shows Li Zongwei (left) and Lin Dan in the men's singles semifinals of the 2016 Asian Badminton Championships on April 30, 2016. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu photo
Li Zongwei explained: “He is a legend. His championship title proves this. We have to pay tribute to him.” At the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the London Olympics 4 years later Lastly, Li Zongwei lost to Lin Dan in the final. The two played 40 times in their careers and Lin Dan scored 28 wins. Li Zongwei said frankly that he wanted to surpass Lin Dan's "obsession" to motivate him to work hard.
"When I restart training after losing every time, Lin Dan is always in my head. I know that if I want to win a major event, I must beat him. I can't relax." Li Zongwei said, " Even if I practice cramps, I will tell the coach that I want to continue because Lin Dan is waiting for me. I always think of him.”
This is August 5, 2012, Li Zongwei (right ) Lost 1:2 to Lin Dan in the men's singles final of the London Olympics badminton and won the silver medal. Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Zhenglai photo
As the flag figure of Malaysian sports, Li Zongwei has 69 World Badminton Championship titles and ranked first in the world for 6 consecutive years. In 2018, he was diagnosed with nasal cancer, and after he was cured, he actively carried out recovery training. However, due to health reasons, he announced his retirement in June last year with the regret of being runner-up for three consecutive Olympic Games.
Talking about recent developments, 37-year-old Li Zongwei said that he has fully recovered from the disease and is now in good health. "I exercise for an hour every day, and then accompany my two children. I have recently weighed 1 kg, so I must exercise!"
Statement: This article is reproduced for the purpose of conveying more information. If there is an error in the source labeling or infringement of your legal rights, please contact the website with the proof of ownership, and we will correct and delete it in time, thank you.
