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- Carolina Marin, the Spanish three-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist, announced her retirement on March 26, 2026 due to a knee injury.
- 32-year-old Spaniard hoped to compete in her hometown of Huelva.
- In a video, Marin said she wanted to face P. V. Sindhu once more but prioritized health.
- Her 2016 Olympic gold made her the first non-Asian champion in women's singles.
- The Spanish Badminton Federation praised her career.
