Chinese badminton player Liu Yuchen, on Friday proposed to his compatriot, Huang Yaqiong, at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The heartfelt proposal took place in front of an audience, adding an unforgettable moment to the event.
Huang Yaqiong’s triumph at the Paris Games was made even more special with an unexpected surprise. As she celebrated her gold medal win, her day took a romantic turn that left spectators captivated.
Chinese badminton player, Liu Yuchen on Friday proposed marriage to his comptriot, a Liu Yuchen at the Paris 2024 Olympics which took the stage in a moment that captivated spectators.
Huang Yaqiong’s golden moment at the Paris Games on Friday became even more memorable with an unexpected twist.
Shortly after clinching her first-ever Olympic gold medal in badminton mixed doubles, her boyfriend, Liu Yuchen, a fellow Chinese badminton player, took the stage in a moment that captivated spectators.
In a heartwarming scene, Yuchen, who was beaming with joy, approached Yaqiong with a bouquet of flowers.
As she stood, still overwhelmed by her victory, Yuchen knelt down and presented a ring.
Yaqiong’s initial reaction was one of shock; she covered her mouth and spun around, clearly moved.
Fighting back tears, she accepted the proposal and wiped her eyes while holding the flowers. Yuchen then gently placed the ring on her finger.
The couple embraced, their joy captured by cameras and photographers present at the event.
Their shared moment of happiness was marked by smiles and a series of celebratory photos featuring Yaqiong’s engagement ring alongside her gold medal.
Earlier in the Tokyo Games, Yaqiong had won silver in mixed doubles, while Yuchen earned silver in men’s doubles.
This time around, Yuchen did not compete in Paris, but his proposal added a personal milestone to Yaqiong’s career achievement.
The live proposal stunned Olympics fans around the world, who flooded social media with celebratory messages for the couple.
In a translated interview shared online, Yaqiong expressed her overwhelming joy at the dual celebration, “It made me cry again. While winning the championship, I also took a step forward in another stage of my life. This summer couldn’t be more perfect. Now I am so happy that I am at a loss for words.”
