Paris is definitely the city of love during the Olympics, as one athlete celebrated Gold with a surprise engagement. On Friday night, August 2, China took home the win for in the badminton mixed doubles final, as Huang Ya Qiong, 30, and Zheng Siwei beat Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun of South Korea.
It wasn’t the only big moment for Huang, as she received a surprise proposal from her boyfriend after, live on air. Liu Yuchen, a fellow badminton player who competes in the men's doubles sweetly got on one knee to propose in front of the crowd, leaving his girlfriend in floods of tears, and the crowd at La Chapelle Arena in roars of cheers. “I cannot describe the feeling I have because I am happy, happy, happy,” said Huang, as per the Olympics website. “Getting the gold medal is recognition of our journey." Speaking on her surprise proposal Huang said: “I was surprised by the engagement ring.
I’ve been focusing on training to become an Olympic champion. I never expected it. I haven’t thought about how we will celebrate.” As the video spread around X, formerly known as Twitter, fans took to the platform to congratulate the happy couple. “What an incredible story!
Huang Yaqiong's Olympic gold and Liu Yuchen's heartfelt proposal make for a fairy-tale ending. Congratulations to both of them on their achievements and their engagement—truly a memorable moment filled with love and joy!” exclaimed one fan.
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