Hong Kong's badminton No 1 Hu Yun still going strong at 33
Veteran vows to keep playing until he 'can't run any more' as he targets qualifying for the Olympics and winning a first Superseries title
At 33, Hu Yun is at an age when most badminton players are thinking of retiring - but the Hong Kong number one has vowed to continue until he "can't run any more".
Two weeks ago, Hu proved age was not holding him back when he reached the final of the Singapore Open, a leg of the World Superseries.
He stunned mainland star Chen Long, the reigning world champion and world number one, in the second round before an agonising defeat to Japan's Kento Momota in the final.
I believe that I am capable of winning matches against the world's best
Ranked 11th in the world, red-hot Hu is now seen as Hong Kong badminton's best hope for next year's Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, qualifying for which begins next month.
Before joining the Hong Kong team in 2006, Hu played for China's national team. The Hubei native says he is delighted with his "second life" in the sport.
"There were too many players in the mainland team. I didn't stand out and there were no opportunities for me. In those days, I could only play one or two international tournaments a year," said Hu.
"I wanted to leave for another team which could send me to competitions. Hong Kong was the best choice as it's a part of China. I have no hard feelings as I am still playing for the same country."