In a dramatic turn of events at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, He Bingjiao of China has secured her place in the women's singles badminton final. The victory came unexpectedly after her opponent in the semifinals, Carolina Marin of Spain, was forced to withdraw due to a knee injury.
The match had been intense, with Marin leading the first game 21-14 and holding a 10-5 advantage in the second. However, an awkward landing on her right knee during an overhead smash marked the turning point. Despite her efforts to continue after applying a knee brace, the pain proved too much, leading her to withdraw from the competition.
Emotions ran high as Marin shed tears of disappointment and pain, only to receive support from her coach. The crowd’s applause for the Spanish athlete added a touching moment of sportsmanship as she prepared to congratulate He Bingjiao, who now advances to compete for the gold medal.
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He Bingjiao reaches women's singles badminton final at Paris Olympics
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