Accept medal with Spanish badge in hand: China's He Bingjiao shows Olympic Spirit by saluting injured Marin

In a touching scene at the Olympic women's badminton singles awards ceremony in Paris on August 5, Chinese player He Bingjiao was holding a silver medal in one hand and a small Spanish badge in the other, which turned out to be her tribute to Spanish Carolina Marin, who had withdrawn from the final due to injury, and was praised by Badminton Europe, "This is what the Olympic spirit is all about."

In the semi-final of the women's singles badminton match at the Paris Olympics on the afternoon of August 4, Marin, who was leading China's He Bingjiao by one game and 10-6 in the second set, screamed out in pain after landing on the ground while catching a ball and was once undergoing medical treatment, with He Bingjiao nervously looking on to ensure that her injury was not too serious.

Marin then put on her knee brace and continued the race, but her running power was not as good as before, and she was chased by He Bingjiao for two points in a row, so she retired from the race and cried on the ground. He Bingjiao went up to her and hugged her tightly to give her comfort.

After her opponent withdrew due to injury, He Bingjiao was able to make it to the final and said in tears, "Marin told me to carry her cheering spirit with me as I continue to play." In the final, He Bingjiao was defeated by Korea's An Se Young, who won the silver medal. On the podium, He was holding the silver medal in one hand and a small Spanish badge in the other.

In the press conference after the competition, He Bingjiao explained, "The badge that I brought with me is a badge of the Spanish Olympic Committee. I was saddened by the injury of my opponent (Marin) in the semi-final. But because Marin is a very good athlete, I hope that with her spirit, I can do better in the final, and then I also hope that she can see that, and I wish her a speedy recovery."

He Bingjiao's behavior was praised by a large number of netizens: "She is an angel" and "Competition comes after friendship". Badminton Europe also posted on social media platforms and praised her with a photo, "This is what the Olympic spirit is all about."

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