He didn't have grip on the bottom of the handle with the N90 but now it seems that he doesn't have his grip as thick as before but towelling a bit higher like you said. Interesting though that with the AT700, N90 and the black racquets he was using at the CBL he had white tape on the frame and sometimes near the t-joint to add weight but now he has the white tape just above the cone.
Just read the news that LD is not going to participate Hong Kong open. He said that his knee injury is the most severe injury in his career so far. I hope he can recover fully before he return next year.
Not sure whether this was posted before. If you missed it, here is LD's "wedding video": http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/mHQkZwSjxEk/?resourceId=0_06_02_99
just finished watching the ctc vs ld video at first round denmark open 2014... where supposedly injured his knee but i couldn't see where or when he sustained an injury... there was no particular incident that happened, or anytime when he needed attention for his knee, or even rubbed his knee at any time during interval or between points.... he didn't seem to be limping any time nor at the end... anyone know when it happened?
LD hurt his knee from playing soccer after the Asian Games. The injury was aggravated at Denmark Open.
I found out from this article http://sports.qq.com/a/20141117/065215.htm that Lin Dan underwent two knee effusion extractions for his synovial membrane inflammation(synovitis). The first one was conducted on 23rd Oct where the doctor used 20ml syringe to extract 70ml of the fluid from his right knee. Then six days later (29th Oct) another 60ml, in total 130ml. On each occasion after treatment, he was ordered by the doctor to rest in bed for three days as medically required. But each time he didn't pay heed, the next day he resumed some physical training. I guessed it's difficult for such an active person to stay in bed for even a single day, let alone three. I repeat, Lin Dan said he has a valid reason to pull out of the CHN Open but he was reluctant to do so as it was held in Fuzhou on homeland after a 28-year lapse. Unwilling to miss such a hard-to-come-by opportunity, he made up his mind to give it a try. As the tournament progressed, his colleagues one by one fell by the quarterfinals stage and he felt compelled to soldier on and amazed himself by advancing to the final. Even before the final's day, it was obvious he was not at his best, sluggish, movement hampered, fitness suspect which has to do with lack of systematic training due to his injury.
http://sports.qq.com/a/20141117/065215.htm After the CHN Open,Lin Dan flew to Hong Kong, was at the tournament venue for less than five minutes , then left to perform a commercial activity promoting a series of eyewear under his name for Oakley Lens Crafters. For the eyewear series, he planned to include his autograph and the five stars of the Chinese flag. When asked by reporters for pulling out of the HK Open, he expressed regret and appealed for understanding, explaining that the knee injury he sustained at the Denmark Open was his most severe in the 14 years of his career, and during the CHN Open at Fuzhou on homeground he had to take extreme precaution to avoid aggravating it. He reaffirmed he looks forward to represent China for the fourth time at the Olympics in Rio 2016. Yesterday night (17th Nov) after the promotional activity and interview, he flew back to Beijing for further knee treatment.
An effusion signifies pathology in the knee. Of course he can't perform. His muscles have de-conditioned, probably lost some fast twitch fibres, lost fitness. Yet he is still able to get through to the final. Well, let's see how it goes. It's possible he has damaged a meniscus. I believe Peter Gade eventually required an operation for a meniscus issue as well though he tried to avoid it as much as possible.
An operation will most certainly force him out of action for at least six months, for sure that's the last thing he wants. In hindsight, he really took a big risk playing at the CHN Open, even progressing to the final without further mishap. Had the tournament not been held in Fuzhou, he'd have most likely given it a miss. No wonder he hardly used any high jump-smash, and on the few occasions when he smashes, they weren't full-bodied with torso rotation,as pointed out by Morten Frost,but executed by swinging the arm only which doesn't impart much power. I thought 80 or 90% of the time, the smashes were more like placement shots which more often than not were returned by the opponent.
But that says a lot about the quality of this man. To be able to get to the final and have a good stab at winning it whilst playing an 80% improvised game shows how much more he has in reserve. Anyone else with the same problem would have been eliminated way before the final.
If he needs operation, probably do it in this month as there is no tournament for him to play till March 2015.
that's right. it's better to do an operation right now. even if he is out of action for 6 months, he only missed 1-2 tournament during Rio Olympics qualification period
http://sports.sina.com.cn/o/2014-11-19/11157415779.shtml Li Yongbo denies that Lin Dan is 'flying solo', he will still remain a member of CBA representing the country in various tournaments and donning national colours. However, Lin Dan is allowed privately to have his own sponsor. Well, this itself is opening a new path for all the other CBA players in future if they are that good enough. Regarding Lin Dan's handling of the matter, Li Yongbo has adopted an enlightened approach:" Lin Dan signing up new brands, I'm aware, he can do that. In normal times he can have his personal endorsements, but during training and at tournaments, he's still a national team member, he like all the other team members have to don national colours. Our national team have our own commercial partner and advertising company. But privately Lin Dan can still have his personal product endorsements." Also LYB is still hoping to have Lin Dan take up a coaching role one day after his retirement in future.
Thanks Justin. CBA must be under enormous pressure to allow LD to have his own personal endorsements. It is definitely a new development that CBA will monitor carefully. To be honest, where would Lin Dan get the time to do any coaching? Even if he stops playing, he will still be busy with endorsements for a number of years.
anybody got the tv after match interview clip?? after losing to the new born champion from india, lin dan can still joke! that was very sportmanship, indeed!
Only in terms of popularity and off the pitch. Beckham is no where near as complete a player or as dominant as LD. Not even close. But LD is not nearly as successful as Beckham.
I suspect all the parties involved must have reached a compromise, viz. CBA , Li-Ning, Lin Dan and his new sponsor - with regard to the terms of Lin Dan's sponsorship contract/agreement. Wait for Lin Dan to make the announcement next month when he'll hold a press conference and answer all queries.
