The 31-year-old shuttler, who was known for her artistic style and wrist magic. He cited repeated injuries as the reason for his retirement. Tai Tzu Ying has left an incredible legacy as one of the most accomplished and admired players in badminton history. Known for her brilliant shot-making and attractive style, she won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games.
On this occasion, India’s badminton star PV Sindhu has written an emotional message on this occasion. Tai bid farewell to badminton on Friday, following which Sindhu recalled their rivalry and friendship. Sindhu said that Tai Ju-Ying was her rival for more than 15 years. Who pushed him to his limits in every competition – he told that the two biggest medals of his career were silver in the Rio Olympics 2016 and gold in the 2019 World Championship. During this period, on both the occasions, PV Sindhu’s Tai also faced each other in marathon matches.
Sindhu wrote on X, “In Rio we met in the pre-quarterfinals and in Basel in the quarterfinals. Both times I had to work hard as always. And yes, you pushed me back in the semi-finals of 2021 and stopped me from winning the Asian Games gold medal. I still remember that moment with a smile.”
Sindhu also admitted that playing against Tai was never easy. Your wrist art, your clever play, your quiet genius inspired me to dig deeper than I ever thought possible. Facing you changed me as an athlete. The coach at the park will tell you how much preparation we did before playing with you.”
“But beyond the rivalry, we created something truly meaningful. A quiet friendship, a deep respect, and a bond forged over years of battles that only we fully understand.