Historic Podium Finish for Hong Kong’s Badminton Duo at Japan Open as Coach Ho Yi-ming Bids Farewell

[Naidheachdan Tilu]After competing in the “Badminton World Tour Super 750 Japan Open”, the mixed representatives of the Hong Kong badminton team Tang Chun Man / Tse Ying Suet returned to Hong Kong today (26th). stand on the podium this time. This is the last boss of Hong Kong badminton coach Ho Yi-ming abroad He said sternly that “Deng Xie Pei” overcame many difficulties and won the second place, which made this experience even more special ” everlasting memory” in his coaching career.

This Japan Open is the first time that the “Deng Shek-pair” has returned to the international arena since the Olympics. Although the Hong Kong team failed to reach the top, Teng admitted that he was very satisfied with the results: “Because I was able to reach the final without enough training, I played three sets in every game since the opening round, and my body. I was able to support me until the end already very satisfied, as well as being able to achieve our vision of wanting to ‘enjoy every game and play every point’ from after the Olympics.”

Xie Yingxue revealed that she had been hesitant to compete in Japan after the Olympics, and did not have high expectations for the results when she made up her mind to compete in the Nationals. -Olympics, I was on vacation, and then I had to play local games in Hong Kong, so I didn’t really practice, and it was amazing to get on the podium. “

Hong Kong head badminton coach Ho Yi-ming earlier announced that he will step down after next month’s Hong Kong Open. leading the Hong Kong team for over 30 years. He said that he was very pleased to see that his two beloved disciples are getting good results this time: “This time is so special. First, he just (finished) the Olympics. . They (Deng Junwen, Xie Yingxue) Under such conditions, we can achieve very good results, and I think the audience will see that it is very wild to win I have seen scenes like I’ve seen that many times in my career, but this time it’s special to get such good results in such a situation, it’s an eternal memory.”

He pointed out to Yiming that “Deng Xie Pei” went through all the hardships to stand on the podium this time, and he was happy that they were able to put it into practice, “As long as we stand on the field , we will continue until the last breath.” “Since we are on the field, we all have to try to fight. there or I’m down there (watching the game), I always shout and encourage them. Onward.” With his retirement coming soon, He Yiming admitted that he felt ready to say goodbye to the team, but he realized that he would have to let go one day. He said that although he won’t be watching the other side’s coaches in the future, he still hopes that the Hong Kong players can continue with the spirit of never giving up and to achieve higher goals under the guidance of the new coach.

When “Deng Xie Pei” was interviewed, he did not forget to thank this “Bo Le”. Deng Junwen said that He Yiming has been with him for many years and competed in many competitions such as the Asian Games in Jakarta, the World Championships, and the Olympic Games. The former also smiled and pointed out that when Sir Ho has led the team over the years, the Hong Kong team will definitely achieve good results: “Basically! We came second (this time ), which is bad to hear this, and he was not greedy for credit, saying that the athletes must be willing It is only through hard work that I can be so diligent When I look back on it these times in the future, it will surely be an unforgettable experience.

Photos and interviews: Xu Fei
Text: Li Keyi

This article was written by “Sports road“Originally published in”Badminton｜ He admitted to Yiming that he was not willing to give up the last overseas tournament “Deng Xie Pei”」