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'Super Dan' focused on London 2012
The handsome face and
muscular figure of Lin Dan make
him an ideal candidate for the
big screen.
However, the Chinese badminton
superstar says any speculation
about a career in the
entertainment industry will have
to wait until his on-court career
ends.
"Right now, I'm just focused on
the 2012 Olympic Games. I will
not think about the possibility (of
acting) as long as I'm still able to
play the sport," said 27-year-old
Lin during a press conference on
Sunday organized by razor
brand Gillette.
The reigning Olympic and world
champion is determined to hold
on until the 2012 London
Olympics, even though he
achieved a grand slam by
winning the Asian Games in
Guangzhou.
"I will try my best and hold on to
play at the 2012 Olympic
Games," said Lin, who won the
MVP Award at the Asian Games
thanks to his men's singles title
and his overwhelming popularity
with fans and the media.
"I know it will be a tough two
years. I know rising stars and old
foes will come up and pose
bigger threats during my
preparation. But I'm ready to
accept the challenge," 'Super
Dan' said.
The Asiad title was the only
major crown missing from Lin's
glittering resume, which includes
one Olympic title and three
consecutive world crowns.
He said the pressure going into
the Asiad was even greater than
that at the 2008 Beijing Games.
"I know lots of people expected
me to pick up the title. There
was big pressure on me," said
Lin, who was upset by Malaysia's
Hidayat Taufik in the Doha final
four years ago. "So when I did it,
I felt more excited than when I
won the Olympic title."
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