Dānlín, 37, is undoubtedly one of the best badminton players in the world today. During his 20-year national team career, he won the men's singles championship in the Olympic Games twice and the men's singles championship in the World Badminton Championships five times. As a main player, he won 6 Thomas Cup titles and 5 Sudirman Cup mixed team titles for China, and his 20 world championships are unparalleled so far.
On Dānlín's retirement, Zhang Jun, president of China Badminton Association, said: I thank Dānlín for his contribution to the China badminton team. Over the years, Dānlín's performance and achievements in training and competitions have proved that he is an excellent athlete. I hope everything goes well in Dānlín's new life after retirement. I hope he will stay away from badminton and continue to work hard to promote badminton in new ways.
Xia Xuanze, vice chairman of China Badminton Association and head coach of the national badminton team, expressed his understanding that Dānlín chose to retire at this time. As a coach who has been following Dānlín for a long time, Xia Xuanze witnessed Dānlín's growth from a young player to an outstanding athlete. In his view, Dānlín has made many contributions to the China badminton team for many years. His love for badminton, meticulous attitude towards training and excellent record are all goals that young athletes should strive to catch up with.
While winning many honors, Dānlín has become one of the most commercially valuable athletes and the darling of sponsors by virtue of his personal IP image.
Dānlín has invested in many industries. In the food industry, Dānlín invested in Beijing Hollis Coffee Company. In the clothing industry, Dānlín brought his own underwear brand? Intimeate of Lin Dan? Dānlín speaks for itself; Film and television industry, Dānlín Investment Network News Media 20 15? Film and television treasure, besides the sports stars of this company, there are also gymnastics stars Li and Li. Queen of nine balls? Xiao-Ting Pan, behind the famous director Xiaogang Feng; In the field of health, Dānlín and Wang Laoji set up a joint venture company last year to enter the health industry. In badminton training, Dānlín opened in Shenzhen last year? Super Dan Sports Education Company? Engaged in youth badminton training and teaching.
After retiring, Dānlín should concentrate on developing his career, and may return to the national team to coach after his successful career.