Mathias Boe, a highly accomplished doubles player from Denmark, has recently announced his retirement from international badminton. With over two decades of experience, the 39-year-old Boe was the oldest active player at the elite level.
A Successful Career
Boe made his international debut in 1998 and partnered with players like Michael Jensen, Thomas Hovgaard, and Michael Lamp before finding great success with Carsten Mogensen. The Boe-Mogensen duo was known for their intelligence and skill, and they held their own among the leading pairs of their era.
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Throughout their partnership, Boe and Mogensen achieved numerous honors, including silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2013 World Championships. They also played a vital role in Denmark’s capture of the Thomas Cup in 2016, making them the first non-Asian country to win the prestigious title. Additionally, they frequently stood on the podium at the Superseries, securing titles such as two All England championships in 2011 and 2015, and three consecutive World Superseries Finals from 2010 to 2012.
In March 2019, Boe and Mogensen decided to split, and Boe joined forces with Mads-Conrad Petersen.
Retirement Decision
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Boe had initially planned to retire after the Thomas Cup or the Olympics this year. However, due to mental fatigue, he decided to bid farewell to the sport earlier than expected.
“After announcing in February that the Thomas Cup or Olympics would be my last tournament, I thought it might give me the motivation to give me 100% over the last few months. But unfortunately, it has had the opposite effect. Mentally, I am simply too exhausted,” Boe shared.
He further emphasized that the current lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic did not influence his decision. Boe had made up his mind before the All England tournament took place. He expressed relief that his career did not end abruptly because of the virus.
End of an Era
Jens Meibom, Badminton Denmark’s elite and sporting director, described Boe’s retirement as the end of an era. He acknowledged Boe as one of the biggest profiles in badminton and Danish sports, highlighting the duo’s achievements alongside Carsten Mogensen.
“Carsten Mogensen and Mathias have been Denmark’s unconditional best men’s doubles in recent times, with over 25 high-level tournament wins and medals at all the major badminton championships. It is an era that is over, and although it is sad, it is also entirely in Mathias’ spirit that he decides to stop. On behalf of Danish badminton, I would like to thank Mathias for all the great results he has contributed to Denmark,” Meibom expressed.
FAQs
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Q: What are Mathias Boe’s notable achievements?
A: Mathias Boe is renowned for his successful partnership with Carsten Mogensen, where they won silver medals at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2013 World Championships. They also secured two All England championships in 2011 and 2015, and three consecutive World Superseries Finals from 2010 to 2012.
Q: Who is Mathias Boe partnering with after splitting from Carsten Mogensen?
A: After the partnership with Carsten Mogensen ended in March 2019, Mathias Boe joined forces with Mads-Conrad Petersen.
Conclusion
Mathias Boe’s retirement marks the end of an era in international badminton. His notable achievements, including multiple high-level tournament wins and medals, have left a lasting impact on Danish badminton. We congratulate Mathias Boe on his successful career and thank him for his contributions to the sport. For more information on badminton and other related topics, visit Carnegiecentre.
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