How sweet! Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang take their 6-year-old son on a trip, cuddling closely together—fans are already urging them to have a second child! The 2023 "Lin Dan Cup" Badminton Open makes its debut in Chenzhou, Hunan.

Recently, badminton world champion Xie Xingfang shared a photo of her family enjoying a trip together, capturing their first outing since recovering from COVID-19. The destination? Wangxian Valley Scenic Area in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province.

Xie Xingfang captured many beautiful scenes as well as heartwarming moments of her family enjoying a delightful weekend together. Xie Xingfang’s husband, Olympic champion Lin Dan, lovingly held their 6-year-old son, radiating pure paternal warmth.

Lights flicker softly, as Xie Xingfang and Lin Dan cuddle closely together, radiating happiness.

Netizens have been flooding the comment section, urging them to quickly have a second child. It remains to be seen whether this badminton couple has such plans of their own.

Besides their sweet romance, Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang have also been thriving in their careers recently. As the "legendary couple" of badminton, they’ve remained deeply committed to promoting the sport even after retiring from competitive play.

On December 12 last year, the Lin Dan & Xie Xingfang International Badminton Exchange Center in Shenzhen Bay officially opened its doors. This state-of-the-art badminton cultural exchange platform, jointly authorized by Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang, boasts a striking design and stands as China's most visually stunning standalone badminton venue, with a total floor area of 4,317 square meters.

On the opening day, dozens of sports icons recorded congratulatory videos, including Lin Dan’s mentor Tang Xianhu, former head coach of the Chinese national badminton team Li Yongbo, and Zhang Jun, President of the Chinese Badminton Association. Renowned players from home and abroad—such as Lee Chong Wei, Taufik Hidayat, Gade, Chen Yufei, Viktor Axelsen, Bao Chunlai, Zheng Siwei, Huang Yaqiong, and Kento Momota—also joined in, sending their heartfelt congratulations to Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang and their family. It was as if the entire global badminton community had rallied to celebrate this special occasion.

In addition, Olympic champions such as Ma Long, Zhang Jike, Su Bingtian, Wu Dajing, and Wu Minxia also sent their heartfelt wishes.

At the start of the new year, Lin Dan announced that the 2023 "Lin Dan Cup" Badminton Open will be held in Chenzhou, Hunan, inviting badminton enthusiasts from around the world to join the competition.

Chenzhou is the birthplace of the Chinese women's volleyball team's historic "five consecutive championships" and the cradle of the "Volleyball Spirit." In recent years, the city has produced a remarkable array of world-class champions, truly earning its reputation as a "City of Sports Excellence."

According to reports, the "Lin Dan Cup" series was founded in 2020 by Lin Dan, the two-time Olympic badminton champion and Grand Slam winner. So far, the event has been successfully held three times, contributing significantly to establishing an internationally recognized sports brand while fostering the growth of both the sports industry and related sectors.

At the signing ceremony, Lin Dan announced plans to launch youth badminton training programs, establish the Lin Dan Badminton Club, and organize other related activities in Chenzhou. These initiatives will serve as a powerful driving force behind Chenzhou's iconic slogans such as "Travel Across Five Continents—Chenzhou is the Most Beautiful" and "Suixian’s Blessed Land, Chenzhou: A City of Fortune." Additionally, Lin Dan expressed his commitment to actively bringing in more cultural and sports projects, top-tier celebrity resources, and educational tourism opportunities from the Greater Bay Area, all aimed at fostering the healthy growth of Chenzhou's vibrant cultural, tourism, and sports industries.

Lin Dan signs autographs for fans.

At the signing event, Lin Dan met with fans and signed autographs for memorable photos.