Lin receives master's, eyes Rio Olympics

Breaking records is common for Chinese badminton player Lin Dan, but this time the achievement is in the field of academics and not on the courts.

Lin obtained his Master of Public Administration from Huaqiao University in Quanzhou, Fujian province on Wednesday, becoming the sport's first athlete to achieve the accreditation in China.

In 2006, the Bayi club reached a cooperation agreement with the university under which the club sent coaches to the university in return for degrees for its players.

Lin reiterated at the graduation ceremony that he will compete at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.

"I will try my best to make the Rio Olympics. It matters most to me," said the defending champion of the London Olympics and 17 world titles holder. "I hope you all stand by me."