Lin Dan on Saturday (July 4) brought an end to his 20-year long star-studded career.
After China's badminton sensation, Lin Dan announced his retirement from the sport, fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to the legendary shuttler.
Lin Dan on Saturday (July 4) brought an end to his 20-year long star-studded career.
The two-time Olympic badminton champion, who also bagged gold at Beijing in 2008 and the 2012 London Games, will not be participating in the Tokyo Olympics which has been postponed to 2021 amid global coronavirus pandemic.
"From 2000 to 2020, after 20 years, I have to say goodbye to the national team. It is very difficult to speak it out," Xinhua news agency quoted Lin Dan as saying on Weibo, China's twitter-like social media.
As per the Chinese Badminton Association, Lin Dan officially submitted a formal retirement application few days go.
While looking into the matters of his personal preference and the current global situation, the Chinese badminton national team permitted to his retirement wish, Xinhua news agency reported.
This is how Twitterati said their last goodbyes to Lin Dan:
1. 'End of an era'
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thank you @LeeChongWei #lindan proudly witnessing both from my childhood....farewell
— dishant chaturvedi (@dishant2810) July 4, 2020
thank you
love from India
The BADMINTON World will miss You Sir.
— DHRUV SINGLA (@BeingDhruv_com) July 4, 2020
Your Speed, Compassion, Agility, Strength, Spirit, Dedication, Energy, Focus, Wisdom, Coolness, and what not.
You taught the world, "How to deal with Insane Pressure".#LinDan #Badminton #Badmintonlegend pic.twitter.com/VczAtZDkpz
No fifth Olympics. Chinese 37-year-old Lin Dan retires after 20 glory career years. Two-time Olympic Champion, Five-time World Champions, 66 men's world singles titles in all. #Lindan #Badminton pic.twitter.com/gaKtj3gX3j
— Dylan (@CGTNDylanZhao) July 4, 2020
2. 'Thanks for the entertainment master'
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The day has come we say goodbye to the last giant. We will miss the era of 4 greatest badminton player of all time. Happy retirement, Super Dan #lindan #林丹 pic.twitter.com/OvconAutUe
— Hafiz (@abdhafizzzz) July 4, 2020
Congratulations on a great career #lindan . Your iconic matchups against @LeeChongWei will forever be etched in a true badminton lover . Kudos on your career ,happy retirement .#lindan
— Raghav Raole (@raghavraole) July 4, 2020
End of an era.#lindan#leechongwei#badminton pic.twitter.com/U1HPHxM26P
— NIHAR RANJAN MOHANTY (@niharmohanty29) July 4, 2020
3. 'Happy retirement legend'
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He is the best! Happy retirement legend #LinDan pic.twitter.com/43ApI27iiv
— frds (@frdausaminn) July 4, 2020
Thanks for the entertainment master!!! We will miss u seeing in the courts. your trick shots, and your racket change.....#Lindan https://t.co/afqYS3VS3t
— Nitinsathyaa (@Nitinsathyaa) July 4, 2020
The End of an era.
— athira sasidharan (@athira_sasi3) July 4, 2020
To the man who made me and my brother fall in love with #badminton. Thank you for all the memories #lindan. There shall be none like you. Happy retirement favourite. #GOAT pic.twitter.com/E98U5I1RG7
