Huang Yaqiong wins gold and diamonds

Hwang and partner Cheng Si-wei defeated South Korean duo Kim Won-ho and Jung Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in the mixed doubles match to cap off an unbeaten run in Paris.

While wearing the gold medal around her neck, she accepted the marriage proposal from Li Yuchen, another member of the Chinese badminton team.

This was a special moment for Huang Yaqiong, as her sporting achievements were crowned with a happy personal moment that combined love and sporting excellence.