Lin wants more freedom for players

Shuttlers seeking their own organization to advance sport

Lin Dan, widely regarded as the greatest men's player in badminton history, marked his return to the All-England Open with an appeal for his fellow professionals to be given more freedom.

The Olympic champion from China said on Tuesday he wants professional players to be allowed more choice in where and when they play, something which might have been regarded as an anathema in his country only a short time ago.