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Reported by Liu Zhaoyu in Kaohsiung on June 19, 2024 at 12:50 PM, Taiwan's badminton men's doubles pair 'Lin-Yang Pair' Wang Qi Lin (left) and Li Yang (right) will strive for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Three years after achieving a gold and silver at the Tokyo Olympics, Taiwan's badminton team will have four groups advancing to the Paris Olympics, including the defending champions in men's doubles, Wang Qi Lin/Li Yang, women's singles silver medalist Tai Tzu Ying, and male singles Zhou Tian Cheng, mixed doubles Lee Chia-Hsin/Yeh Hung-Wei. The coach Liu Jiacheng expressed that the goal this year remains to win medals, and the quality of the medals will depend on the players' performance. With Li Yang retiring after the Taipei Open in September, this Olympic will be their final competition together. Discussing the pressure of defending their title, Li Yang mentioned the differences this year compared to the previous one, emphasizing the continuous competition schedule without a prolonged training period, aiming for better rankings for the Olympics. Zhou Tian Cheng, who reached the quarterfinals as the second seed in the Tokyo Olympics, is preparing to face new talented opponents this year. He has undergone training to enhance the coordination between his brain and body movements. Coach Liu Jiacheng mentioned that all four groups competing are in good condition, with Tai Tzu Ying recovering well from her injury. The Paris Olympics draw is expected to be released on July 12th, and a simulation match at the Kaohsiung Arena is being considered to help the players with their final adjustments.
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