Paris: Chinese badminton player Wang Chang, partnered with Liang Weikeng, made it to the men’s doubles final at the Paris Olympics but ultimately had to settle for a silver medal. Despite losing the final, Wang Chang won immense popularity due to his handsome appearance. When he returned home, he was chased by a large group of fans at the airport, leaving some of his fans in shock and commenting that his “glorious return” looked more like he was escaping from some sort of disaster.
Wang Chang was chased by fans in the airport:
When Wang Chang got off the plane, he dressed in the Chinese national team’s red uniform and was holding a bouquet of flowers. He was surrounded by a crowd of female fans holding up their phones to take video of him, making it difficult for him to move through the hall. Eventually, Wang Chang started running, quickly dashing out of the airport hall, with a large group of female fans chasing after him.
Later, Wang Chang posted on social media, saying, “I think everyone should be more rational. My luggage was almost squished. However, I noticed some fans are in pretty good shape, running with cameras quite fast.” He expressed understanding of the fans’ enthusiasm but urged them to be more rational, maintain order, and respect others’ private space. He jokingly added that some fans were indeed quite fit, running quickly with their cameras.
Wang Chang’s remarks received unanimous approval from badminton fans in China, who expressed their support and understanding. They also hoped for a healthier and more rational relationship between players and fans, allowing athletes more private space and tranquility.
Meanwhile, in the afternoon of August 7, Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng started a live video on social media.
During the live session, someone asked, “Do you have a girlfriend?”
Both Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng responded,
“We already have girlfriends.”
Subsequently, the hashtag #WangChangLiangWeikengBothHaveGirlfriends# in Chinese social media became a hot topic.
Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng revealed both already have girlfriends:
Netizens in China flooded the comments section with congratulations and humorous remarks: “Stop dreaming, you all”.
