Badminton" once ranked among the top 10 in the world! Chinese player announces retirement from national team: It's time...

Lu Guangzu. (File photo)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Chinese men's singles player Lu Guangzu, who celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday, posted a long post on social media announcing his retirement from the national team, "I think it's time to leave."

Lu Guangzu has been ranked as high as 10th in the world in his career. He has won 2 titles each in the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup. He won the silver medal at the Asian Championships last year. His performance in the World Tour this season has been mediocre.

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Lu Guangzu wrote in a post: "It has been 11 years since I entered the national team in 2015. From a young boy to now in my thirties, this place has carried many arduous journeys for me. There are glorious moments on the podium, secret sadness after losing, passion in training, and helpless loss after encountering injuries. These have filled my whole life. But now, I feel it is time to leave."

Lu Guangzu thanked the national team for his years of cultivation, and thanked the coaches, staff, teammates, and fans one by one. He also mentioned that he would continue to wear the Jiangsu team jersey and stand in the domestic arena in the future. "I look forward to sharing and enjoying badminton with everyone face to face. I also hope that more people will fall in love with this sport."