Bad News of the Year in Badminton | Badminton Legend Yang Chen Slams Internet Celebrity Wang Xiaoyu—A Bloodbath Triggered by a Single Grip Tape!

Recently, well-known badminton influencer Yang Chen launched a public attack on fellow influencer Wang Xiaoyu. Yang first targeted the products Wang was endorsing, then escalated to a full-blown, multi-faceted assault—leaving Wang visibly furious and defensive. What do you all think about this?

What propelled her into the spotlight were image tags like "long-legged beauty," "innocent and adorable," and "graceful in her movements." But these alone wouldn’t have been enough to secure her position—so she evolved from coaching young kids in early training sessions to later taking on badminton challenges and even competing against champions. Still, competitive sports are inherently hierarchical, and Wang Xiaoyu’s skill level is undeniable: she’s a top-tier badminton player. Yet above her stand national-level players, international-class athletes, and even those recognized at the national sports master level.

But Yang Chen was different—right from the moment he launched his own brand, he started "attacking" Wang Xiaoyu. Every time she released something new, he’d jump right in with a review (and blast it mercilessly). Early on, he was as tough as they come, even going so far as to call her out by name and practically yell at her. Later on, though, he must have received some expert advice—or maybe he just got overwhelmed by Wang Xiaoyu’s loyal "knights," who stormed his territory. Either way, he switched tactics entirely, releasing a piece titled "I Also Like Wang Xiaoyu." Talk about a masterstroke!

It was none other than the legendary Yang Chen who bluntly exposed Wang Xiaoyu's little secret—without sparing her a single bit of courtesy.

1. Over the years, I've been working for badminton enthusiasts because the three major brands are being overly aggressive—there’s a huge premium on badminton rackets.
2. In contrast, Wang Xiaoyu simply pays for ads to promote products, shamelessly swindling money from her mentally unstable fans.
3. Some of Wang Xiaoyu's badminton coaching methods (like the jump smash), certain comments he’s made (such as promoting custom hand grips), and even some of the products he sells—like a particular feel-training tool that, according to Yang Chen, should *absolutely* not be used—are nothing short of insulting to the sport of badminton.
4. Revealing Wang Xiaoyu's controversial past—how she was advised to leave the professional team, and how many people she reportedly gave herself to.
5. Most infuriating of all—yes, I, Yang Chen, have my own share of emotionally troubled past experiences, and I’ve certainly hurt plenty of people in the process. But I own up to it: we’re all just ordinary humans, so there’s no need to pretend to be some innocent "white lotus." (In fact, this is the cruelest twist—Yang Chen already fits the stereotype of a morally questionable guy, while Wang Xiaoyu still desperately clings to her previous image as a pure, sweet, and wholesome young girl in order to keep winning fans’ hearts.)

The tearful response video from Wang Xiaoyu was dripping with emotion—but it didn’t exactly offer much substance. He tried to pivot the conversation toward feminism, but Yang Chen smoothly deflected the attempt (I’m not attacking women; I’m simply calling out the "white-lotus" act some girls pull on public platforms). Meanwhile, a fan actually stepped in to advise Wang Xiaoyu: "If what you’re saying is true, go ahead and dig up the evidence to back it up. Sure, discussing your personal emotional history might make it awkward to rally those like-minded allies for proof—but other aspects are far easier to clear yourself on. For instance, did you really charge him the exorbitant sums he claimed for each advertising spot? And what about the infamous hand-gel issue? If it’s true that you repeatedly sent the product back to the factory for costly rework, there’d surely be plenty of concrete evidence to expose his lies. After all, the very items you sold ended up ruining—not enhancing—players’ grip. Plus, how exactly did you manage to leave the professional team in the first place? As long as you’ve acted with integrity and stood firm in your principles, you’ve got every right to confront him head-on in a fair and open debate. Yet somehow, Wang Xiaoyu didn’t even bring up any of these points."