Archive for the ‘Badminton’ category
China loses to Bulgaria in straight sets in men’s volleyball worlds
China got off to an ominous start of their World Championship campaign when they lost to Bulgaria 25-14, 25-19, 25-22 in their first group match here on Saturday. (Xinhua Photo) TURIN, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — China got off to an ominous start of their World Championship campaign when they lost to Bulgaria 25-14, 25-19, 25-22 [...]
China’s Wang Lin takes women’s singles title at badminton worlds
China’s Wang Lin celebrates after defeating her compatriot Wang Xin during their women’s singles final in the Badminton World Championships 2010 in Paris, France, Aug. 29, 2010. Wang Lin won 2-1 and claimed the title of the event. (Xinhua/Tang Shi) PARIS, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — China’s Wang Lin edged out teammate Wang Xin to take [...]
China sweeps five golds at badminton worlds
China’s Zheng Bo (3rd L)/Ma Jin (4th L) and He Hanbin (L)/Yu Yang (2nd L) stand on the podium after the mixed doubles final at the 2010 World Badminton Championships in Paris, France, on Aug. 29, 2010. Zheng Bo/Ma Jin claim the title after winning the match against He Hanbin/Yu Yang with 2-0. (Xinhua/Tang Shi) [...]
China’s Cai/Fu defend men’s doubles title at badminton worlds
Malaysia’s Koo Kien Keat (R) and Tan Boon Heong return a shuttlecock to China’s Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng during the men’s doubles final of the Badminton World Championships 2010 in Paris, France, on Aug. 29, 2010. Cai and Fu won the final 18-21, 21-18, and 21-14. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei) China’s Cai Yun (top) and Fu [...]
South Korea wins first ever Uber Cup title
South Korea's Kyung Won Lee/Jung Eun Ha compete during the women's doubles match against China's Yu Yang/Du Jing in the finals of the Uber Cup badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 15, 2010. South Korea won 3-1 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping) South Korea wins first ever Uber Cup [...]
China retains Thomas Cup, beating Indonesia 3-0
Members of China's team pose with their trophy after the final match against Indonesia at the Thomas Cup badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 16, 2010. China won the match 3-0 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping) KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Xinhua) — China swept Indonesia 3-0 to win the Thomas Cup men's [...]
S Korea defeats Russia at women’s doubles of Uber Cup
South Korea's Lee Hyo Jung (R)/Kim Min Jung celebrate after the women's doubles match at the quarterfinals of Uber Cup badminton championships against Russia's Valeria Sorokina/Nina Vislova in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 12, 2010. Lee Hyo Jung (R)/Kim Min Jung won 2-1 and South Korea advanced by 3-1. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping) South Korea's Lee Hyo [...]
China ousts S Korea in repeated match at Thomas Cup quarterfinal
China's Lin Dan returns a shot to South Korea's Park Sung Hwan during the men's singles match of the quarterfinals of Thomas Cup badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 12, 2010. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping) KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Xinhua) — China cruised into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup here Wednesday with an easy [...]
Reigning champion China to meet former titlist Indonesia in Uber Cup semifinals
China's Wang Yihan returns a shot to India's Saina Nehwal during the women's singles match of the quarterfinals of Uber Cup badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 12, 2010. Wang Yihan won 2-1 and China advanced by 3-0. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping) KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Xinhua) — The world's leading women shuttler Wang Yihan [...]
Malaysia beats Denmark at men’s singles match of Thomas Cup
Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei returns a shot to Denmark's Peter Gade during their men's singles match of the quarterfinals of Thomas Cup badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 12, 2010. Lee won the match 2-0. (Xinhua/Song Zhenping) Denmark's Peter Gade returns a shot to Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei during their men's singles match [...]