Beijing - China will lose one of the female best players following Xie Xingfang retirement plan. Of former double world champion is going to hang the racket next month.
"Last year I made the decision to end his career after the National Championships, but I did not announce it publicly because I do not want this media exaggerated out of proportion," said Xie at the Guangzhou Daily as reported by Reuters.
Decision Xie Xingfang (28 years) of retirement will end a decade of his international career in the world of badminton. In the course of the many accomplishments achieved daughter's birth was January 8, 1981.
Xie Xing Fang biggest success, of course, when she became world champion in women's singles in 2005 and 2006. Another success had she embraced the one-time Asian champion, three times to strengthen China Uber Cup team, and more than 10 titles in the series championship grand prix badminton.
Xie Xingfang is the player initially double princess. But after a big talent in Li Yongbo, she then turned into the single player. A very appropriate decision because with his colleague, Zhang Ning, she was able to master the women's singles number for several years.
"Xie showed that she was one of the world's best players. We respect his decision. National Championships in October will likely be his last tournament. I'm sure she will continue to dedicate himself to this sport in different ways," said Li Yongbo.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
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