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After the victory at the Olympic Games in Paris, the Chinese badminton player Liu Yuchen asked for the hand of his partner Huang Yaqian. The latter had just won the gold medal in the badminton mixed doubles tournament.
He won a gold medal in mixed doubles badminton this Friday, August 2. After her victory, 30-year-old Chinese badminton player Huang Yaziong was applauded by all the spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as her companion Liu Yuchen, also a Chinese badminton player, who was waiting for her in front. cameras with a bouquet of handmade flowers. The latter hastened to kneel under the stunned eyes of the sportswoman and live on Chinese television, as evidenced by the video broadcast on social networks. “I will always love you! Will you marry me,” he then declared. And the interested party replied, “Yes, I will.”
The sequence, which went viral, sent netizens into a frenzy as the request seemed a bit shocking and off-the-cuff. Although Liu Yuchen had an engagement ring and a bouquet, he looked a little uncomfortable, while the Olympic champion showed great shyness. “It made me cry again. While winning the title, I also took a step forward in another phase of my life. This summer couldn’t have been more perfect. I am so happy that I have no more words to describe it,” she announced in front of the cameras a few minutes after saying yes. A hellish day.
Source: Le Figaro
