Paris is where Chiyo Shida and Nami Matsuyama pick copper at Olympics, and it is also where the two "break up"

The 2025 Badminton Championship ended its individual semi-finals in Paris, France on August 30 local time. In the women's doubles field, last summer, the world's third-ranked Japanese group Chiyo Shida (28 years old) / Matsuyama Nami (27 years old) defeated the world's second-ranked Malaysian group Chen Kangle/Tina with a score of 1-2. Since the two will disband after this World Championships, this is their last game and they will finally win the bronze medal. The "goat" group that completed the last dance at the World Paris Championships in

, Chiyo Shida (28 years old) and Nami Matsuyama (27 years old)

The "goat" group, one year away from each other, Chiyo Shida comes from Akita, and Nai Matsuyama comes from Fukuoka. The two have "completely different personalities", but they have been very co-starred from the beginning. Their first encounter was when they participated in the youth representative gathering in Shida's first year of high school and Matsuyama's third year of junior high school. On the bench, the talkative Shida spoke to Matsuyama who was afraid of being afraid of being: "Hey, are you nervous? It's okay without respect." The two began to date with a friend who called each other "Chanoyang" and "Nami".

In the badminton world, it is rare to have partners outside the court, but the "Goat" group even lives in the same room even when they go overseas. Even though Shida played the new song of Nogizaka 46 in the room infinitely, saying, "You listen~", Matsuyama also said, "I have gained knowledge and learned a little bit because of this." There was no pressure and I felt comfortable getting along.

Paris is where Chiyo Shida (right) and Nao Matsuyama did not win the Olympic bronze medal, and it is also where the two "break up"

In 2017, although Matsuyama was told that "I don't know if I can partner with Shida", he still chose to enter the Zaihunguan Pharmaceutical Institute where Shida is located "if there is a chance", and the "Goat" combination was officially launched. Their weapon is a "fast attack" with Matsuyama as the core. Shida admitted that "Matsuyama's speed-based offense is the world's top, I can't do it", and used the flexibility of his ballet to run a large range, creating opportunities in the backcourt by Matsuyama in the frontcourt to complete a fatal blow. "I can move freely because she will definitely help me fill the seat," the two established a strong trust relationship.

After the Paris Olympics last summer, the two participated in the Japan Open. After losing the women's doubles quarterfinals, when Matsuyama was unwell at the venue, Shida contacted the staff to explain the situation and responded to media interviews alone. Usually, because Shida was one year older, she always spoke first. At first, she gave people a positive impression, but later she realized that this was what Matsuyama did, who cared about her own rhythm. Matsuyama once said, "If I hadn't been with Miss Shida, I wouldn't have been here", which made people feel the bond between the two.

Shida Chiyo (right) and Nao Matsuyama did not win the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics

The world ranking of the "Goat" combination is the third highest among Japanese players. If a fan exchange meeting is held at the competition venue, there will be a need to be regulated due to the excessive number of visitors, which is very popular. While this pair of veritable top-level combinations are regrettable, they will also move towards new paths.

Paris is where Chiyo Shida and Nao Matsuyama did not win the Olympic bronze medal, and it is also where the two "break up". In July this year, Shida and Matsuyama announced at a press conference that they would officially break up after the World Championships. Matsuyama said at the time, "I have made the best efforts for the Olympics." Unfortunately, I failed to win the gold medal as I wish. "I can no longer imagine that I can become stronger, and I don't want to hinder my partner from achieving higher goals." After completing the World Championships, Chiyo Shida will come to Hong Kong to compete in the Hong Kong Badminton Open Championship from September 9 to 14, and his partner will be replaced by Aya Igarashi. Igarashi is Ayusa Higashino, the former mixed doubles "Dongdu" group, and married former national team member Yugo Igarashi with his surname.