“A beautiful chapter has come to an end,” Tai wrote in her social post. “Thank you, badminton, for everything you have given me.“
“Last year was the toughest time of my career. Before the Olympics, I wasn’t sure if my injured foot would allow me to compete, but I gave it my all. Others didn’t give up on me, so I couldn’t give up on myself.
“Eventually, my injuries forced me to leave the court. I couldn’t end my career the way I had hoped, and it took me a while to come to terms with that.
“After undergoing surgery and lengthy rehabilitation on both legs, I’m grateful to everyone who supported my recovery.
“I haven’t decided what I‘ll do next, but for now, I’m going to enjoy a life without alarm clocks.
“Thank you all again for being part of my journey. The TTY era has come to an end, but I hope the spirit of TTY stays with you always.”