Badminton star Ayaka Takahashi and Wang Yaoxin have officially tied the knot, with their wedding ring symbolizing their cross-cultural romance in the badminton world.

Malaysia's men's doubles badminton star Wang Yaoxin and Japanese women's singles beauty Ayaka Takahashi have completed their registration and are now officially married. On June 20, the National Registration Department (JPN) of Malacca confirmed via social media that Wang Yaoxin and Ayaka Takahashi registered at the department's office on Thursday (June 19), wishing "this couple's love across cultures lasts forever."

Wang Yaoxin (right) and Ayaka Takahashi completed their registration at the National Registration Department of Malacca, officially becoming husband and wife. The photo shows the couple smiling at each other while holding their marriage certificate.

The JPN of Malacca stated, "Today (Thursday), the marriage registration department of the National Registration Department of Malacca is honored to hold a wedding for Malaysia's top badminton player Wang Yaoxin and his partner, Japanese badminton player Ayaka Takahashi."

The registration ceremony for Wang Yaoxin and Ayaka Takahashi was successfully completed. The photo shows Wang Yaoxin signing the marriage certificate.

Under the officiation of an official from the JPN of Malacca, and in the presence of both families and representatives, Wang Yaoxin and Ayaka Takahashi recited their wedding vows, officially becoming husband and wife. Wang Yaoxin, who hails from Malacca, successfully proposed to Ayaka Takahashi on March 27 of this year, leading to the fruition of their cross-cultural romance in the badminton world.

Ayaka Takahashi appeared in the mixed interview area of the 2025 Sudirman Cup, interviewing Japanese players during the quarterfinals against Taiwan.

The 29-year-old Ayaka Takahashi won the bronze medal in women's singles badminton at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, and in 2024, she claimed her first Super Series title at the Thailand Masters, followed by another victory at the Super 500 Australian Open in mid-June of that year.

Wang Yaoxin (right) placed a wedding ring on his wife Ayaka Takahashi, symbolizing the bond of their cross-cultural romance in the badminton world.

After retiring, Ayaka Takahashi's life has been vibrant and colorful. Previously, in addition to the sweet news of her relationship with Malaysian men's doubles player Wang Yaoxin, she also served as a television reporter at the 2025 Xiamen Sudirman Cup World Badminton Mixed Team Championships.