Chinese short track legend closes historic competitive career, vows to continue inspiring next generation on and off the ice. BEIJING, January 1, 2026 — Wu Dajing, China’s most decorated short track speed skater and an icon of winter sports, officially announced his retirement from competitive skating on January 6th, 2026 . In a heartfelt social media post titled “To 2025: The Blade May Cool, but the Passion Endures,” the 31-year-old Olympic champion reflected on his final ye