GUANGZHOU, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — China’s star sprinter Su Bingtian stated right here on Sunday that he intends to retire after China’s fifteenth National Games, which can be co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in November 2025.
“I hope to contribute my strength to my hometown and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, I will try my best to bring my career to a good conclusion at the National Games,” Su stated.
The 34-year-old ran an Asian report of 9.83 seconds within the males’s 100m semifinal and completed sixth within the ultimate on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, however missed the 2024 Paris Olympics with harm.
“I had considered retiring after missing the Paris Olympics, but when I realized that the 2025 National Games would be held in my hometown, I decided to spare no effort to be back,” stated Su, who was born and introduced up in Guangdong Province.
The veteran sprinter revealed he was presently in fine condition and had already resumed coaching.
“I am not able yet to manage intense training, but I can complete moderate tasks. I hope I can be back on the track as soon as possible,” he stated.