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08 August, 2016He’s ‘Dan’ It!
The end of the Men's Singles badminton final at London 2012 proves a repeat of Beijing 2008 with Lin Dan of China throwing his arms up in ecstasy and Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei going down on his knees, both players reacting simultaneously to the final point of their contest.
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08 August, 2016Li Xuerui Repays Country’s Faith in Gold
Li Xuerui wins her chance to prove herself at London 2012 only when China decides to make a last minute change in the team.
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08 August, 2016Zhao’s Double Take at London 2012
China's Zhao Yunlei achieves a marvellous double at London 2012. With the Mixed Doubles title already in her name, she teams up with Tian Qing to grab the Women’s Doubles title today, giving her a double celebration in badminton at London 2012.
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08 August, 2016Careers Complete with Golden Sweep
Top Chinese pair Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng enjoy what must have been one of their finest moments ever which also filled a significant gap in their overall achievements.
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08 August, 2016Lin Dan: “I was just an ordinary kid like anyone else.”
China's badminton ace, Lin Dan, shares his thoughts on London 2012 and how he continues to strive to be the ultimate example for future players throughout the world.
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05 August, 2016Where the Medals Went
Here's the breakdown on the five Badminton events showing how the medals were shared by successful participants at Atlanta 1996.
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05 August, 2016Quibble, Hobble, Hiccup
Richard Eaton re-captures how China's doubles ace Li Yongbo gets tangled with officials at the 1992 Olympics Games in Barcelona for his own, and China's, benefit.
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05 August, 2016Badminton is Seemingly Not for the Olympics
H.A.E. Scheele, Editor of "World Badminton" offers his point of view on the International Badminton Federation's (I.B.F.) long-standing application for Badminton to be officially included into the Olympic Games programme.
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05 August, 2016Badminton as an Olympic Sport
"World Badminton" Editor, H.A.E. Scheele takes a look at the request of the Editor of the Canadian Badminton Association Handbook for the official inclusion of Badminton in the Olympic Games programme.
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04 August, 2016The Olympic Demonstration Tournament
The draw for the Badminton Demonstration Tournament at the Munich Olympic Games beginning on September 4th. is published.