China's badminton superstar Zheng Siwei, who clinched Olympic gold in mixed doubles at Tokyo 2020, has revealed his retirement from international competitions. The 27-year-old shared the news via Weibo, calling next month's BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou his "last dance."
💯 Despite being ranked among the world's top players and fresh off Olympic glory, Zheng explained this decision aligns with his personal life vision: "Many people expected me to play until LA 2028 or longer… But this is my life plan." His announcement has sparked waves across sports communities, with fans praising his career while speculating about future ventures.
📈 The Hangzhou native leaves a legacy as one of badminton's most dynamic doubles specialists, having also secured multiple World Championship titles. While he hasn't detailed post-retirement plans, industry insiders suggest coaching or brand ambassadorship roles could be next.
