China needs a game-changer

Jakarta debacle shows shuttle program requires total revamp

The decline of "Super Dan" appears to have all but ended China's superiority in international badminton.

Widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Lin Dan from Longyan, Fujian province, was the first in history to complete the "super slam" by winning all nine of the sport's major titles: Olympic Games, World Championships, World Cup, Thomas Cup, Sudirman Cup, Super Series Masters Finals, All England Open, Asian Games and Asian Championships.