XIE XINGFANG: “I want to relax first”

Friday, 11 September 2009 10:55

Xie Xingfang published on her blog that she wanted to first focus on the upcoming tournaments before the National Games in China – her last appearance for high level competition, before “relaxing”.

Translation by Elisabeth Wu.

Xie Xingfang seems happy and relieved that the announcement of retirement has finally come out. She expressed it on her recent blog entry, few days after Li Yongbo revealed that the top shuttler was to quit after the National Games.

“I want an happy ending for my last tournament. Still a few weeks left before the ChangZhou Li Ning China Masters Super Series which will start on September 15th. I don’t know if you know it or not but I will play at this tournament Now, all the women's singles players are training actively and are preparing the tournament. After the World Championships, some of us went to the Macau Open and some went to ChangChun to meet badminton fans. People there who love playing badminton are very good and full of energy, I’m wondering how is the badminton level of my fans ? I really like interacting with fans because when you play you have fun, you are happy. I can only get rid of my nervousness and stress on the badminton court when I’m with you haha ^_^. Later, if I have the opportunity, I would like to take part in this activity with my fans. I want to be as happy as you on tournaments. About my retirement, I have already decided to retire after the Shandong National Games so you don’t need to guess or ask me questions anymore. I know that a lot of people are concerned about my future after my retirement. I will first relax but now I have to focus on the upcoming tournaments. For the Guangdong team, the National Games are extremely important. For my last tournament, I hope I will play well and help my province to win the gold. You have to support me all ! "

Blog entry on August 25th 2009:

"Yesterday, it was the Chinese Valentine’s day, a lot of people had plans, right ? It is a nice opportunity to express your love and thank your lover, your family or your friends. In this context, I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your consistent love and support. Since I came back from the Worlds, I received a lot of letters and even song messages. I was very touched by all these attentions so now I would like to say a big thank you and wish you and your close friends good health and happiness. "

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