{
  "id": 6572850,
  "title": "Yu Qi to hang up his racquet after Asian Games?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/yu-qi-to-hang-up-his-racquet-after-asian-games",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:10:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1529946/yu-qi-hang-his-racquet-after-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese badminton star Shi Yu Qi may be hanging up his racquet after the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, according to reports circulating on social media. The 30-year-old, currently ranked world No. 6, has been struggling with a persistent shoulder injury, which is believed to be the primary reason behind the retirement discussions. Yu Qi has faced additional setbacks in recent months, including a first-round exit at the China Masters and failing to defend his men's singles world title. He has won a total of 15 BWF World Tour titles, with his last victory coming at the China Open last year. Yu Qi was instrumental in China's triumphs in the Sudirman Cup, Thomas Cup, and Asian Championships. Despite these accomplishments, an Olympic gold medal has eluded the former world champion, who has yet to reach a final in the Games. It remains uncertain whether Yu Qi will continue to play in pursuit of his dream at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Is former world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi retiring next month?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}