Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan denied rumors on Wednesday that he would retire soon from competitive badminton despite an early farewell to the BWF Fuzhou China Open held at his home province.

The Chinese legendary shuttler won the first game 21-19 against teammate Chen Long in the men's single first-round action before conceding the next two in 21-12 and 21-12. Lin said afterwards that he still dreams about his fifth Olympic journey and won't retire soon.