Delegation Inspects Asian Games Badminton Venue; Double Olympic Gold Medalist Lee Yang Recognized
Taiwan's Minister of Sports, Lee Yang, inspected the Nagoya Asian Games badminton venue in Ichinomiya City. Using his professional athlete background, he evaluated the facilities and was recognized by local staff.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Chien-chung, Nagoya, 21st) The Nagoya Asian Games delegation visited the Ichinomiya City General Gymnasium, the badminton venue, for an inspection today. Minister of Sports Lee Yang, a retired badminton player, not only carefully inquired about details such as equipment and flow but was also recognized by the Asian Games organizing committee staff.
The Nagoya Asian Games will kick off on September 19. At the previous Hangzhou Asian Games, the "Lin-Yang" duo of Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin won a bronze medal in men's doubles, which was the only medal won by the Taiwanese badminton team at that event.
Visiting the Nagoya Asian Games badminton venue today, Lee Yang "utilized his expertise" by carefully questioning the organizing committee staff about lighting, air conditioning directions, floor mat laying, courtside seating, and player movement flows, nearly stumping the staff at one point.
A minor episode occurred during the process: Lee Yang explained that he was a former badminton player, hence the detailed questions. Unexpectedly, one of the staff members replied, "I know you, Olympic gold medal." This caused Lee Yang to exclaim in surprise, "I thought no one in Nagoya would recognize me."
Chen Shih-chieh, the accompanying badminton coach, said in a media interview that the venue is small but beautiful, essentially a comprehensive sports hall for about 3,000 to 4,000 people. He noted that such venues are more advantageous for Taiwanese athletes because they are accustomed to playing in similar settings.
Chen pointed out that after discussing with the staff, aspects like the air conditioning vents, roof lighting, and floor mat positions sounded reasonable. "After returning to Taiwan, we will relay this information to the head coach as soon as possible so they can prepare early and notify the players."
Wang Chi-lin, who is currently in Denmark preparing for the Thomas & Uber Cup, laughed and said, "With the Minister helping with the site inspection, we are all very relieved. Although this year's Asian Games is a major event for everyone, at this stage, we will focus on playing well in the Thomas & Uber Cup, and slowly adjust our preparations for the subsequent events." (Editor: Wu Su-jou)
The Nagoya Asian Games will kick off on September 19. At the previous Hangzhou Asian Games, the "Lin-Yang" duo of Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin won a bronze medal in men's doubles, which was the only medal won by the Taiwanese badminton team at that event.
Visiting the Nagoya Asian Games badminton venue today, Lee Yang "utilized his expertise" by carefully questioning the organizing committee staff about lighting, air conditioning directions, floor mat laying, courtside seating, and player movement flows, nearly stumping the staff at one point.
A minor episode occurred during the process: Lee Yang explained that he was a former badminton player, hence the detailed questions. Unexpectedly, one of the staff members replied, "I know you, Olympic gold medal." This caused Lee Yang to exclaim in surprise, "I thought no one in Nagoya would recognize me."
Chen Shih-chieh, the accompanying badminton coach, said in a media interview that the venue is small but beautiful, essentially a comprehensive sports hall for about 3,000 to 4,000 people. He noted that such venues are more advantageous for Taiwanese athletes because they are accustomed to playing in similar settings.
Chen pointed out that after discussing with the staff, aspects like the air conditioning vents, roof lighting, and floor mat positions sounded reasonable. "After returning to Taiwan, we will relay this information to the head coach as soon as possible so they can prepare early and notify the players."
Wang Chi-lin, who is currently in Denmark preparing for the Thomas & Uber Cup, laughed and said, "With the Minister helping with the site inspection, we are all very relieved. Although this year's Asian Games is a major event for everyone, at this stage, we will focus on playing well in the Thomas & Uber Cup, and slowly adjust our preparations for the subsequent events." (Editor: Wu Su-jou)