Shuttler Chen Long: ‘It’s my last National Games, but not last match’ – CGTN

Chen Long, 32, led Fujian to win the badminton gold medal in the men’s category at the Chinese National Games in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province.

Chen also reached the men’s singles semifinal, only losing to his national team teammate Shi Yuqi.

“We all made contributions to the victory at the team event,” said Chen to Beijing-based Sohu Sports. “I and my teammates, coach and working staff are all so happy about it. As for the singles event, I already gave it everything I had.”

“This is my last National Games, but definitely not my last match,” answered Chen when asked about his future plan. “I still have other dreams and goals in badminton. The one, for now, is to attend the Asian Games next year in Hangzhou. If I can go, it will be the fourth Asian Games I participate in. I truly hope I can make more contributions to the Chinese badminton team.”