From Paris 2024 Olympics to fatherhood: Loh Kean Yew says he is a dad
It turns out Loh Kean Yew’s medal was waiting for him not in Paris - but back home in Singapore.
On Wednesday (7 August), Loh announced via Instagram that he has become a father, five days after his Paris 2024 Olympic campaign in the badminton men’s singles quarter-finals.
"Finally coming home to my medal," Loh said in the post.
“Thankful for the support received during my wife’s pregnancy journey, especially my in laws for taking extra care of her when I’m away for tournaments so that I could focus well.
“Welcome to the world, our precious little one.”
The Singapore Straits Times reported that the baby is a boy, who was born days before the Games opened on 26 July.
The 27-year-old Loh was married last year. In Paris, at no point did he mention his wife was expecting.
In his second Olympic appearance, Loh became the first Singporean player to reach the last eight in 20 years. He was eliminated by eventual two-time defending champion Viktor Axelsen in straight sets.
