Bad boy Lin Dan led China to a gold bonanza in badminton, as the hosts won three out of the five titles up for grabs, equalling their tally in Athens four years ago. Chinese coach Li Yongbo said he was satisfied with the haul despite the formidable team, who dominate the world rankings, gunning for a clean sweep but falling short in the men's and mixed doubles.
Zhang, the veteran of the Chinese team, won a gripping match over hot gold medal favourite Xie.
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World No.1 Xie Xingfang will take on Olympic defending champion Zhang Ning in the final.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/china-guaranteed-gold-in-womens-badminton-singles/71272-29.html
She lost in the quarter-finals of the women's singles badminton event.
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Top seeds were pushed in the second game of their quarters before overcoming the Thais.
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Saina Nehwal lost in the quarter-final to Indonesian Maria Kristin Yulianti.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sainas-beijing-exploit-gives-hope-to-upcoming-shuttlers/71088-29.html
The 18-year-old went down 28-26 14-21 15-21 in the thrilling contest.
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Shuttler Anup Sridhar was knocked out by Shoji Sato of Japan.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sridhar-out-poncha-sinks-in-first-round/70917-29.html
She shocked the 2007 World Championships runner-up Wang.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/saina-stuns-4th-seed-wang-one-step-from-medal-rounds/70877-29.html
Anup Sridhar was a quarter-finalist in the 2007 World Championship.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sridhar-reaches-second-round-in-mens-singles-badminton/70804-29.html
Ace shuttler Saina kept alive India's medal hopes.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/saina-sails-into-prequarters-shooters-archers-out/70791-29.html
18-year-old Saina thrashed Russian Ella Karachkova 21-9, 21-8 in 28 minutes.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/womens-singles-winning-start-by-shuttler-saina-nehwal/70759-5.html
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