Paris: 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, and it also coincides with the 2024 Olympic Games being held in Paris.
At such a historic juncture, badminton superstar, the badminton double Grand Slam winner, and Olympic champion Lin Dan has organized the “Paris 100 China-France Badminton Charity Gala”, inviting 3 other badminton legends, Lee Chong Wei, Taufik Hidayat, and Peter Gade to join him on the banks of the Seine River, and at the center of Paris – the Eiffel Tower.
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On April 17-18, as the countdown to the Paris Olympics reaches 100 days, badminton’s Four Heavenly Kings – Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei, Taufik Hidayat, and Peter Gade – will gather in Paris for a legendary exhibition match, reliving classic moments of these four badminton legends. At the same time, they will interact with young badminton players from around the world, members of the French national badminton team, and representatives from the China-France entertainment industry, joining together in badminton performances and celebrations.
The venue for this gala is of great symbolic significance, taking place in the Gustave Eiffel Lounge located 57 meters above the ground within the Eiffel Tower. From here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Paris, capturing its beauty in its entirety. This also marks the first time in the history of the Eiffel Tower that a badminton competition will be held, attracting widespread attention!
During the two-day gala, in addition to the highly anticipated exhibition matches by the four badminton legends, there will also be a grand charity auction and banquet. The proceeds will be donated to badminton development organizations designated by the “Four Heavenly Kings of Badminton” to promote the development of the sport of badminton.
According to the Chairperson of the Paris 100 Organizing Committee, the auction will feature limited-edition memorabilia donated by sponsoring companies, entrepreneurs, the Badminton World Federation, athletes, and artists, including collectible equipment engraved with these athletes’ glorious moments on the court!
