Just when everyone was discussing the future of the national badminton, who would have thought that the former badminton coach Li Yongbo had set off a big storm in the badminton world. Not only did he bring 92 world-class championships to the national team with his strength and coaching wisdom, but he also strengthened his belief in the ridicule of many people. His goal is to produce 100 World Champions, a seemingly impossible dream that has become a reality in his hands.
How did he, who was originally unknown in the field of badminton, become a leading figure in the national badminton industry? Li Yongbo is a former ace of the national badminton team, a six-time winner of world-class competitions, and his strength has put his opponents off. However, when he announced his retirement due to age, the national team urgently recalled him in the hope that he could pass on his experience and skills to a new generation of athletes.
On the first day of Li Yongbo's tenure, he formulated a rigorous training plan for the national feather players. His training style was rigorous and efficient, but it was not well received by all the players in the early days. In the face of loose discipline and doubts in the team, Li Yongbo did not back down, but asked the players to practice more strictly, so as to cultivate their mental and physical fitness. His goal is to train these young "seedlings" to become top badminton players.
Over time, Lee's coaching approach began to pay off. Under his guidance, the members of the national team gradually made their mark on the international stage. From the Sudirman Cup in 1995 to the glory of the 2012 Olympic Games, Li Yongbo's coaching career seems to be soaring. However, just when his career seemed to be at its peak, a series of unexpected events occurred.
During the 2012 London Olympics, a scandal erupted about the malicious handicap of the national team. In this incident, Li Yongbo, as the head coach of the national team, was not directly involved in the decision-making, but he was inevitably involved in the storm of public opinion. Then, he was involved in a series of scandals that were made up out of nothing, including embezzlement of bonuses,
Unspoken rules players, etc. These scandals eventually proved to be nonsense, but Li Yongbo has already suffered from them.
After a series of setbacks and misunderstandings, Li Yongbo chose to leave the coaching position of the national team in 2017, and he chose to go to Malaysia to grow durian, away from the former badminton stage. The former badminton coach seems to have decided to spend the rest of his life in a calmer way.
However, Li Yongbo's heart has always been inseparable from badminton. After his departure, Kokuha's results began to decline sharply. At the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, the national team suffered a heavy defeat to the South Korean team, which was unimaginable during the time of Li Yongbo's coaching. The defeat caused a great shock, and many people began to miss the glory of Li Yongbo's coaching days, and there were even voices calling for him to return.
In the face of these calls, although Li Yongbo deeply felt the plight of the national team, he did not choose to return to the national team. His response was to create the Lee Yong Bo International Badminton Club, dedicated to nurturing a new generation of badminton players. Even though he is no longer the coach of the national team, Li Yongbo still contributes to the development of Chinese badminton in his own way.
Li Yongbo's life experience is like an inspirational script. From an obscure athlete to becoming a world-class coach, to being misunderstood and smeared, and finally choosing to continue his love and contribution to badminton in another way, his story is full of ups and downs and twists. Although his presence on the badminton stage has faded away, his love and influence for the sport still leaves a deep imprint on the hearts of every badminton lover.
This is the story of Li Yongbo, a man who once made huge waves in the badminton arena, a fighter who never gave up even in difficult times. His name and his story will forever be etched in the history of badminton. We can't help but ask, is this life full of injustices? Or is this a cruel but true portrayal of the sports world? Does his persistence and perseverance tell us that no matter how big the challenges and misunderstandings we face, as long as we stick to our beliefs, we will always find our own light?
Here, I would like to invite you to discuss: What enlightenment does Li Yongbo's experience bring us? Is his persistence and perseverance worthy of our learning and respect? Welcome to leave your views and feelings in the comment area.