Lin Dan wants to spend more time with wife, Xie Xingfang, a two-time former world champion, and their three-year-old son. “The 20 years we have walked with each other… will continue.

BEIJING (XINHUA, AFP, REUTERS) - China's two-time Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan announced his retirement in a social media post on Saturday (July 4), thanking his family and fans.

Nicknamed "Super Dan" at the peak of his career, Lin was a dominant force in the sport and frequently held the world number one ranking. As well as Olympic gold at Beijing 2008 and London 2012 ...

Lin Dan grabbed my attention instantly. It came during one of his exchanges against the Olympic bronze medallist and World No. 4 Viktor Axelsen in the quarterfinals. The 'Big Dane', as the 6'3 ...

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) Lin Dan earned his sixth All England badminton title when he routed Chinese teammate Tian Houwei 21-9, 21-10 in the final on Sunday. Meanwhile, Nozomi Okuhara of Japan ...

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Seventh-seeded Shi Yuqi beat six-time champion Lin Dan 21-19, 16-21, 21-9 Sunday in a major upset at the All England Championships to win the men's singles title.

China's Lin Dan celebrates after men's badminton singles gold medal match against Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, August 5, 2012.

Lin, dubbed "Super Dan", was busy and almost invincible in international competitions last year, playing 39 matches and only losing twice. "I was really tired after a busy 2009," Lin said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Five-time world champion Lin Dan of China has announced his intention to resume training at the national centre - sparking talk of his long-awaited comeback to the international scene.