Mathias Boe, the Danish badminton player and coach, has announced his retirement from coaching, marking the end of an impactful chapter in Indian badminton. Boe shared a heartfelt note on social media, expressing pride in his players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, who recently competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He acknowledged their hard work, dedication, and the challenges they faced, including battling injuries and pain.
In his message, Boe reflected on his own experiences and conveyed his admiration for the athletes’ commitment. He also announced that he would no longer continue coaching in India or elsewhere, citing the physical and mental toll of the profession. Boe thanked various supporters and colleagues within the Indian badminton community for their support over the years.
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He captioned the post, “I know the feeling all too well myself. Pushing yourself to the limit everyday, to be in the best shape of your life, and then things doesn’t go as you would have hoped for. I know you guys are gutted, I know how much you wanted to bring a medal back to India, but this time it wasn’t meant to be. But you have everything to be proud of, how hard you have worked in this Olympics camp, battling injuries, even taken injections to reduce the pain, that is dedication, that is passion and that is a lot of Heart.
You have won so much over the past years and you are going to win so much more in the future. . For me, my coaching days ends here, I’m not Going to continue in India or anywhere else, for now at least. I have spend too much time in a badminton hall and it’s also pretty stressful to be a coach, I’m a tired old man I want to thank @media.iccsai , Garg Sir and Rakesh Sir, @bai_media , @gosportsvoices for the support over the years . Also a huge shout out to all my colleagues in Indian Badminton. Thank you for a lot of good memories and I wish you all the best. Jai Hind”
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What particularly caught everyone’s attention was Taapsee Pannu’s reaction to her husband’s announcement. She commented on his post, humorously reminding him of his new responsibilities as a married man. “But also now you are a married man. You need to take a step back. I need to come back home from work every day to ready dinner and cleaning in order. So chop chop,” she wrote.
Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe got married in March this year, after years of a relatively private relationship. Despite being together for a long time, the couple has rarely been seen together in public. Taapsee has mentioned that people in India are often unaware of Boe’s achievements, despite his significant contributions to badminton.
Mathias Boe has had a distinguished career, both as a player and a coach. His guidance has been instrumental in the success of Indian doubles players like Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, helping them achieve numerous victories in international tournaments. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy in Indian badminton will undoubtedly endure.
