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'My Path In Professional Badminton Has Ended': Olympic Gold Medallist Carolina Marin Announces Retirement
Carolina Marin: The 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin of Spain announced her retirement from professional badminton on Thursday, bringing an end to a brilliant career during which she won the World Championships thrice.
The Spaniard shared an emotional message on social media, confirming she will not take part in the upcoming European Championships in her hometown, Huelva, where she got a wild card entry. “Today I want to be direct. My path in professional badminton has ended, and therefore I will not participate in the European Championships of Huelva,” Marin said in a video released on Instagram.
The 31-year-old revealed that injuries played a key role in her decision, saying she did not want to “put my body at risk” just to have one final appearance on court. “I wanted us to see each other for the last time on a track, but I don't want to put my body at risk for it. I said it many times, and I am consistent with my decision,” she added.
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