Ai Fukuhara Gives Birth Smoothly After Remarriage, Issues Statement Saying 'Mother and Child are Safe'
Former table tennis star Ai Fukuhara announced the safe birth of her child following her remarriage, expressing gratitude and a desire to contribute to society through sports.
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According to the Japanese media outlet "Sports Hochi," Ai Fukuhara issued a statement titled "Report" on her official website on the 17th of this month, saying: "I would like to express my sincere gratitude for everyone's strong support on a daily basis. I am writing to inform you that I have safely and smoothly given birth. Thanks to everyone, mother and child are safe, and we are spending each day peacefully."
She also stated, "In the future, I hope to contribute to society through table tennis and will continue to work hard. Please continue to give me your warm support moving forward."
Ai Fukuhara married Chiang Hung-chieh in September 2016 and gave birth to a daughter and a son in October 2017 and April 2019, respectively. After formally divorcing in 2021, despite a period of conflict over custody issues, the two eventually reached an agreement.
At the end of last year, Ai Fukuhara confirmed she had remarried and was pregnant. Her new husband is a younger man. The agency she belonged to at the time also issued a statement saying, "We deeply apologize for causing a commotion. She will continue to work hard in the future, and we ask for your warm protection and support." (Translation: Yang Wei-ching) 1150419
She also stated, "In the future, I hope to contribute to society through table tennis and will continue to work hard. Please continue to give me your warm support moving forward."
Ai Fukuhara married Chiang Hung-chieh in September 2016 and gave birth to a daughter and a son in October 2017 and April 2019, respectively. After formally divorcing in 2021, despite a period of conflict over custody issues, the two eventually reached an agreement.
At the end of last year, Ai Fukuhara confirmed she had remarried and was pregnant. Her new husband is a younger man. The agency she belonged to at the time also issued a statement saying, "We deeply apologize for causing a commotion. She will continue to work hard in the future, and we ask for your warm protection and support." (Translation: Yang Wei-ching) 1150419