Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to return to international badminton competitions starting February 2024, the sport's governing body announced.
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said players from the two countries, who have been banned due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, would be able to compete as neutral athletes.
With her glittering career honored at the highest level, China's latest Badminton Hall of Famer Zhao Yunlei expects to serve up more success in retirement by helping the sport's popularity reach new heights.