Cheers echoed through Hangzhou's Badminton World Federation Finals last Sunday as mixed doubles icons Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched their final championship —marking the emotional end of a career that redefined excellence. The duo, nicknamed 'YaSi' by fans, leaves behind a legacy of breaking records and hearts alike.
From Olympic gold in Paris 2024 to three World Championships and four All England Open titles, their 110,000 BWF points remain unmatched. 'We pushed each other daily like rivals and supported each other like family,' Huang told Sports Scene in an exclusive interview.
The pair revealed untold stories of sacrifices, late-night training sessions, and the 'electric thrill' of standing atop Olympic podiums. Zheng admitted: 'Saying goodbye feels like closing a favorite book—you want to keep reading, but know the story must end.'
Though their rackets are retiring, their impact isn't. As one tearful fan tweeted: '#YaSiForever isn't just a hashtag—it's how champions become legends.'
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