These are some of the reactions from some of badminton's biggest stars:
Anthony Ginting: "Have a good career end, mate! Congratulations on a fantastic career. I wish you all the best in the next chapter."
Jonatan Christie: "It was an honor to share the pitch with you. See you again - good luck with the next one ????"
H. S. Prannoy: "Happy retirement, boss ???? Wish you all the best ????"
Lee Cheuk Yiu: "I wish you all the best … We will meet again ????????"
Ng Ka Long Angus: "All the best to you, legend ???? Thank you for giving me so many hard lessons on the court and for inspiring the badminton world with your professionalism and determination. Moving on is not the end, but a path to a better future."
Kirsty Gilmour: "It’s been a pleasure to watch, learn, and compete on teams alongside you, big man ❤️ congrats on an unbelievable career.
Big love ????????????????"