Paris Olympics: Huang Yaqiong Wins Mixed Doubles Gold and Gets Engaged

August 2, 2024, will be a day to remember for China’s badminton star Huang Yaqiong. Not only did she win the gold medal in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics with her partner Zheng Siwei, but she was also proposed to by her boyfriend, Liu Yuchen. The top-ranked “Yang/Lu” duo defeated South Korea’s Kim Won-ho and Jung Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in the final. After the match, Liu Yuchen proposed to Huang on the court at the La Chapelle Arena, holding flowers and a ring. Huang happily accepted, adding a special moment to her Olympic triumph. The couple publicly announced their relationship in May, and this proposal made their Olympic experience even more unforgettable.