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Lin Dan: Grateful for fans' support, enjoying retirement
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It has been six months since former world No. 1 badminton player Lin Dan retired. In an interview, Lin expressed his gratitude to his career-long rival Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei as well as to Chinese fans. He said he has been enjoying life as he is finally able to make his own schedule. He would also like to go to the Tokyo Olympics to cheer for Chinese players in the badminton competition.

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