Chinese badminton star He Bingjiao stole the spotlight at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a touching act of sportsmanship that went viral . After securing silver in women’s singles, she proudly held a Spanish team pin on the podium—honoring injured rival Carolina Marin, who withdrew from their semifinal due to a knee injury.
'This pin was from Team Spain,' He explained at a press conference. 'Marin is an incredible athlete. I wanted to carry her spirit into the final.' The gesture drew applause from the International Olympic Committee, which shared a photo on Instagram, calling it 'one of the loveliest gestures' .
Marin, a three-time world champion, tearfully withdrew after collapsing mid-match. He immediately checked on her, earning cheers from the crowd. 'I’ll always be grateful,' Marin later said. Even gold medalist An Se-young of South Korea praised He’s move: 'This is what the #OlympicSpirit is about.'
The moment reminds us that kindness and respect shine brighter than any medal. Who’s cutting onions?
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. After securing silver in women’s singles, she proudly held a Spanish team pin on the podium—honoring injured rival Carolina Marin, who withdrew from their semifinal due to a knee injury.
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The moment reminds us that kindness and respect shine brighter than any medal. Who’s cutting onions? 
An Se-young Makes History with Paris Badminton Gold! 
