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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Japanese badminton star in China pleads with fans to ‘stop the stalking’

Japanese badminton player Chiharu Shida has issued a public plea to her Chinese fans, asking them to respect her privacy and stop stalking her.

The 27-year-old has developed a large following in China, where she is often referred to online as the “Badminton Goddess”.

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