Wild card! Lin Dan has a precedent, and Momota may be favored by the Badminton Federation to participate in the Paris Olympics
On February 22, Beijing time, according to overseas **, the International Badminton Federation is currently studying a policy, and the badminton project of the Paris Olympics intends to issue a wild card to allow outstanding athletes and players with significant influence to participate in the Paris Olympics.
According to the latest news, Japanese badminton star and former world No. 1 Kento Momota may be the lucky one. Momota has had a legendary career, making history by winning 11 tournaments in a single season, as well as winning the World Championships and many other accolades. However, he never won an Olympic gold medal, and for various reasons he regretted missing out. Later in his career, injuries have made it difficult for him to qualify for the Olympics directly, but the impact is still there, so the BWF is considering this policy.
It is understood that there has been a precedent for the International Badminton Federation to issue wild cards, and China's outstanding badminton player Lin Dan has been given a wild card to participate in the World Championships. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that Kento Momota can also get a wild card to participate in the Olympics.
Finally, regardless of policy adjustments. For young Chinese athletes, it is important to improve their own strength. Only strong strength can reach the top of the podium.
At present, Chinese athletes are in the final sprint period, and their state is constantly adjusted, showing a good upward momentum, including Shi Yuqi, Li Shifeng and other players will constitute the main team for the Paris Olympics, and they are expected to achieve good results.