Carolina Marin, one of badminton’s greatest, retires at 32

2026-03-26 - 14:29

Carolina Marin has retired from professional badminton due to recurring injuries, opting out of the European Championships despite a wild card. The Olympic champion said she didn’t want to risk her body for a final match. Marin bows out with an illustrious career, including Olympic gold and three world titles, and now looks ahead to a new chapter.