PARIS (TVBS News) — The Olympics badminton event will kick off on Saturday (July 27), with Taiwan's "golden duo" Lee Yang (李洋) and Wang Chi-lin (王齊麟) returning as defending champions.
They aim to become the first men's mixed doubles team in badminton history to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. Lee announced on social media that this would be his final Olympic appearance, stating that he would give it his all and not have any regrets.
Wang also took to social media to motivate himself, writing, "The second Olympics is finally starting." He stated that even though he's extremely nervous, he is still going to give everything on the court.
Lee and Wang will face their first match early tomorrow morning (Taipei time).
As Taiwan's top badminton duo, Lee and Wang carry the hopes of their nation. Fans eagerly anticipate their performance in Paris, hoping they will set a new milestone for Taiwanese badminton.
