Badminton’s Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Reflecting upon these heartwarming moments at the Paris Olympics, I can’t help but be moved by the sheer determination and resilience displayed by these athletes. Each one of them carries a unique story, a testament to their unwavering spirit and commitment to their craft.


Huang Yaqiong got something extra special with her gold medal at the 2024 Olympics.

Following their victory in the badminton mixed doubles at Paris on August 2nd, winning the top prize alongside partner Zheng Siwei, Team China’s Olympian found herself saying “Yes” to a crucial question when teammate Liu Yuchen proposed marriage by getting down on one knee.

Huang expressed to Olympics.com that he was too overwhelmed with joy to find the right words, as he had received the gold medal which symbolized the acknowledgment of their arduous journey.

30-year-old woman choked back tears as she graciously received the proposal, with spectators at La Chapelle Arena enthusiastically supporting the moment. It turned out, as Huang clarified, that she was completely taken by surprise by the unexpected gesture.

She went on, expressing her surprise at receiving the engagement ring. With all her focus on training for the Olympics, such a proposal wasn’t something she had anticipated.

It’s unclear what they plan to do next, since she mentioned that she hasn’t considered their celebration plans yet.

Previously, Huang and Zheng earned the silver medal in badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Following this victory, Zheng proposed. Nevertheless, Zheng believes that Huang experienced a more favorable result in the competition.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

As I observed, it seems to me that she’s experiencing twice the joy this time around. Last occasion was solely about my proposal, but now there are two fortunate events unfolding simultaneously. (According to the Associated Press, these were his words.)

Besides Huang and Liu, another couple, Pablo Simonet and Maria Campoy from Argentina, also got engaged during this year’s Olympics. As reported by Olympics.com, Simonet, a men’s handball player, proposed to his girlfriend, Campoy, who is part of the women’s hockey team, in the Olympic Village before the Games commenced.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

“My beloved lady said ‘yes’ to me,” Pablo posted on Instagram, July 24th. “In the wondrous realm, where all originated and where our journey through love and strife began.”

They’ve been a pair since 2015, and they also teamed up during the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

For more of the most incredible and emotional moments during the 2024 Paris Olympics, keep reading.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

American gymnast Simone Biles gleams upon securing gold in the women’s all-around final, proudly displaying her “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) necklace.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In a heartfelt goodbye, Britain’s tennis player Andy Murray, who had previously announced his retirement before the Paris Games, tearfully parted ways with the crowd following their elimination in the men’s doubles alongside Dan Evans.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Tomokazu Harimoto of Team Japan lets off some steam during his match against China’s Fan Zhendong.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Greek swimmer Apostolos Christou, who won a silver medal in the men’s 200m backstroke, shows visible emotion while on the podium.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In the men’s singles, the Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz triumphantly shouts following his win against Tommy Paul from Team USA.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving final, Great Britain’s bronze medalists Andrea Spendolini Sirieix and Lois Toulson express their emotions candidly following the competition.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Korbin Albert gets emotional after scoring a goal in the women’s soccer game.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Team Sweden’s Sarah Sjoestroem celebrates her gold medal in the Women’s 100m Freestyle Final.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Team USA’s Katie Ledecky reacts to winning gold in the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Final.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

The French swimmer Anastasiia Kirpichnikova sheds happy tears upon viewing the time that earned her a second place finish in the women’s 1500m freestyle competition.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In the men’s 90kg round of 16 in judo, athletes from Serbia (Nemanja Majdov) and Greece (Theodoros Tselidis) met after their match. Although Theodoros Tselidis, who emerged victorious over Majdov, eventually claimed the bronze medal.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Manon Apithy-Brunet (L) kisses her husband France’s Bolade Apithy after his team beat Egypt. 

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Gold medalist Alex Yee, representing Team Great Britain, and Hayden Wilde, who clinched silver for Team New Zealand, exchange a quiet gesture of camaraderie as they both reach the finishing line.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Team New Zealand leaps for joy after beating Canada in the Women’s Rugby Sevens Gold medal match. 

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In the match between Argentina and Spain, Agustina Gorzelany from Argentina’s team rejoiced as they scored their initial goal. Eventually, Argentina clinched the game with a final score of 2-1.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Adriana Ruano Oliva from Team Guatemala becomes tearful as she comprehends that she has clinched the gold medal, marking the first time her country has ever won a gold in the shooting trap women’s final.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Andy Murray and Dan Evans from Britain share a celebratory hug following their victory over Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen of the Belgian team in the Men’s Doubles second round encounter.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, Tom Dean of Great Britain rejoices together with his teammates following their victory.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Simone Biles is overjoyed as she clinches the gold medal for Team USA in the women’s gymnastics team final, thus becoming the most decorated gymnast ever.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

The Italian gymnastics team responds following their second-place finish in the women’s all-around team final, earning them a silver medal.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

During her July 30th match against Donna Vekic from Croatia, Coco Gauff hears a call disputed against her. A contentious line adjustment ultimately halted the tennis titan’s journey in the 2024 Olympic Games.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

During her contest against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova from Slovakia, Jasmine Paolini shows her emotions. Unfortunately, she ended up losing the game and was eliminated.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

As an over-the-moon fanatic, I can’t help but share my excitement about Zorana Arunovic! She, herself, sealed her gold medal—a historic first in her sports shooting career after giving it all she’s got in London 2012, Rio 2016, and the just-concluded Tokyo 2020 games. Simply amazing!

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

As an ardent supporter and follower, I join Kazuma Kaya and the entire Team Japan in their hearty celebration as we clinched the gold medal for the artistic gymnastics men’s team final. Trailing closely behind us on the podium, our fellow competitors from Team China took home the silver, while Team USA earned the bronze.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Adam Burgess from the United Kingdom rejoices upon finishing his competition. His team clinched a second place (silver) and third place (bronze) medal in canoe slalom, an exciting sport where participants maneuver through a challenging whitewater course.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

As an over-the-moon fan of Team Malaysia, I can’t help but cheer as Tang Jie Chen and Ee Wei Toh triumphantly celebrate their victory against China in the exhilarating mix doubles play stage!

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

At the men’s team final, Asher Hong from Team USA cheered exuberantly following his successful vault execution. Despite placing ninth in his individual event, his contribution was instrumental in securing the United States men’s gymnastics team a bronze medal.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

French fencing athlete, Manon Apithy-Brunet, responds following her victory over South Korea’s Choi Se-bin in the women’s semi-final match.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

In a thrilling second-round clash of the Men’s Singles tournament, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic triumphs over Spain’s Rafael Nadal, prompting him to exultantly lift his racket in victory.

Badminton's Huang Yaqiong Wins Olympic Gold Moments Before Engagement

Ezinne Kalu and the rest of Team Nigeria celebrate their win against Team Australia. 

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2024-08-03 04:48