Seoul: The sad passing of Jung Jae-sung (also Chung Jae-Sung) has shook Korean badminton to its core. On Sunday, his former men’s doubles partner Lee Yong-Dae, family members and friends arrived at his funeral to pay their last tribute to the badminton legend, former World No. 1 and 2012 London Olympic bronze medalists. Continue reading Lee Yong-Dae, fans pay last respects to badminton legend Jung Jae-sung
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Condolences, tributes pour in following death of Jung Jae-Sung
Hwaseong: Immediately after the news of the 2012 Olympic badminton bronze medalist Jung Jae-Sung (also Chung Jae-Sung) who passed away in the living room of his home in Hwaseong at 8.12am on Friday at age 35 has hit the internet, the stunned badminton community around the world had set off an instant emotional outpouring of grief and remembrance. Continue reading Condolences, tributes pour in following death of Jung Jae-Sung
Breaking news: Jung Jae-sung passes away at 35
Seoul: 35-year-old former World No. 1 men’s doubles player Jung Jae-sung has passed away due to cardiac arrest at his home in the morning of March 9. Continue reading Breaking news: Jung Jae-sung passes away at 35
Yong-dae the accidental badminton hero (pic)
BUKIT JALIL: As a young boy, Lee Yong-dae of South Korea picked up badminton in a bid to lose weight.
Not only did he go on to shed some kilos, but the 25-year-old also grew to become one of the heavyweights in the doubles event.
In fact, he is one of the most admired players in the Maybank Malaysian Open at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
And the Olympic Games gold medallist says he owes it all to his mother.
“I was quite chubby when I was eight years old and my mother signed me up with a badminton club so that I could lose weight,” he said with a smile.
“Within a year, I lost some pounds … I can’t remember how many kilos but I decided to stop as my mission was accomplished.
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