WATCH: EPIC! Lin Dan changes his racket DURING a rally at Rio Olympics

New Delhi: Star Chinese badminton player Lin Dan is one the big favorites to win the men's singles event at the ongoing Rio Olympics.

Dan is renowned for his versatility and speed on the badminton court. During his match against Vietnam's Nguyen Tien Minh, the 32-year-old did the unthinkable.

Dan changed his racket during a crucial rally, leaving fans quite surprise. It was incredible to see how quickly he moved to get back in position for his return.

Watch the epic video here...

#CHN's badminton player Lin Dan was caught changing racket between shots at #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/e8Rx9kYYI9 — People's Daily,China (@PDChina) August 14, 2016

#CHN #badminton player Lin Dan replaces his racquet in the middle of the match #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/FeJwfrUpic — China News 中国新闻网 (@Echinanews) August 15, 2016

EPIC! Lin Dan changes his racket DURING a rally! #rio2016 via @mzulkifli #Olympics #badminton pic.twitter.com/4LyngpJqAL — Eliza (@elizaelsaian) August 14, 2016

Lin Dan will face India's K Srikanth in the quarter-final of the event.