The 31-year-old athlete made his intentions known at a ceremony that was held to announce Dan's endorsement¹ with sports gear² manufacturer Yonex. 

 

Lin and Yonex both refused to give details about the deal, although there had been rumors³ that it would run through 2025 and was worth 100 million yuan (about 16.33 million US dollars). 

 

The southpaw player had spent long spells away from badminton since the London Olympics, and was out of the top 100 earlier last year before recovering to his current ranking of sixth following his triumph in the Asian Games in Incheon. 

 

The 32-year-old Malaysian has been suspended from competition after testing positive for the banned anti-inflammatory dexamethasone, and could be barred for up to two years.

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