Lin Dan retires: Indian fans pay tribute to Chinese badminton legend on Twitter

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Lin Dan finally drew curtains on his glorious bminton career by anuncing his retirement from sport on Saturday, July 4. Lin Dan retirement comes a year after his greatest rival and friend, Lee Chong Wei called time on his glorious career.  retirement of "Super Dan" as he is kwn, confirms that he will t compete at Tokyo Summer Olympics which were pushed back to next summer because of raging pandemic.

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Lin Dan retirement mess

Lin Dan retirement tweet was me official on China's Weibo that quickly went viral. In  Lin Dan retirement mess, Dan thanked his family, coaches, teammates and fans who supported him through his peak and difficult times. He said that he dedicated everything to this sport he loves.

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He furr wrote that at of 37 his physical fitness and pain are longer allowing him to fight side by side with his teammates. He ded that he is looking forward to spending more time with his family, and is also on lookout for new playgrounds. Dan ended his career with 666 singles wins and a glut of medals. Lin Dan's greatest rival Lee Ching Wei took to Twitter and posted an emotional mess on receiving news about Lin Dan retirement. 

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Fans react to Lin Dan retirement news

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History of Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei rivalry

rivalry between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei has given fans several memorable matches in past and both shuttlers are considered as greatest men’s players to have graced court. Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan rivalry has seen duo face each or 40 times in ir career with Lin Dan holding a 28-12 record against Lee Chong Wei.

Lin Dan retirement: Lin Dan and career  

Talking about Lin Dan factor, Chinese superstar called time on his career at of 37 having won gold medals in 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics. He is also a five-time World Bminton champion. Talking about Lin Dan ranking, he was ranked . 16 when he decided to call it quits.

(COVER IM: BWF.com)