Malaysiakini reported “China’s Lin Dan, in all his majesty, broke the hearts of 27 million Malaysians when he beat Lee Chong Wei for the Olympics gold medal in Beijing tonight.”
The most anticipated match ended with a disappointment over the lost of Lee Chong Wei who lost tamely (12-21, 8-21)to Lin Dan. Chong Wei was sluggish and slower compared to his previous matches. He was being controlled by Lin Dan and fail to tune in the faster pace of game. Lin Dan played a faster and aggressive than Chong Wei. Chong Wei, who was more defensive in the match opt to play a safer game by opting for a defensive game but unfortunately, Lin Dan was in superb form and nothing can stop him from taking the gold medal. A very impressive game from Lin Dan who lived up to his reputation as World Champion and now the Olympic Champion. I believe many Malaysia Bolehland Badminton fans are disappointed not because Chong Wei lost but how he lost tamely to Lin Dan. It might sounds unfair to Chong Wei as he had gave his best but yet people are expecting a better show from him.
On the positive side, Chong Wei had delivered the first medal after a 12 years wait. At one point, we wondered if Malaysia will come back empty handed again. At least for now, we have a silver medal. It is a good achievement for the national sport and it will certainly motivate the badminton players in Malaysia. We are proud of you Chong Wei and thanks for the contribution for the country.
So what’s next for BAM? The next Olympic (London 2012) is 4 years away but can we emulate the success of Lee Chong Wei? If we want to win a gold, we should plan how to groom and prepare more junior players to take over the seniors in the world badminton arena.
For the updates of the final events yesterday, Indonesia bag a gold in the men’s double defeating China’s Cai Yun and Fu Hai Feng. In the Mixed double event, Korean Lee Yong Dae and Lee Hyo Jung beat Indonesian Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir for the gold medal. To sum it all, China took 3 gold medals from (LS Zhang Ning, LD Du Jing/ Yu Yang and MS Lin Dan), Indonesia 1 gold medal (Markis Kido and Setiawan), and Korea 1 gold medal (MXD Lee Yong Dae/ Lee Hyo Jung).
Badminton Olympic Champion in Beijing 2008
MEN’S SINGLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION: LIN DAN
(Photo credit -GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)
(Photo credit -GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)
- GOLD: LIN DAN
- SILVER: LEE CHONG WEI
- BRONZE: CHEN JIN
WOMEN”S SINGLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION : ZHANG NING
(Photo credit – Lars Baron/Getty Images)
(Photo credit – Lars Baron/AFP/Getty Images)
- GOLD: ZHANG NING
- SILVER: XIE XING FANG
- BRONZE: MARIA KRISTIN YULIANTI
WOMEN”S DOUBLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION: DU JING & YU YANG
(Photo credit – INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images)
(Photo credit – INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images)
- GOLD
U JING & YU YANG - SILVER: LEE KWUNG WON & LEE HYO JUNG
- BRONZE: WEI YILI & ZHANG YA WEN
MIXED DOUBLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION : LEE YONG DAE & LEE HYO JUNG
(Photo credit – Ezra Shaw/AFP/Getty Images)
(Photo credit: INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/Getty Images)
- GOLD: LEE YONG DAE & LEE HYO JUNG
- SILVER: NOVA WIDIANTO & LILYANA NATSIR
- BRONZE: HE HAN BIN & YU YANG
MENS DOUBLE OLYMPIC CHAMPION: HENDRA SETIAWAN& MARKIS KIDO
(Photo credit – Lars Baron/AFP/Getty Images)
(Photo credit -Lars Baron/AFP/Getty Images)
- GOLD: HENDRA SETIAWAN& MARKIS KIDO
- SILVER: CAI YUN & FU HAI FENG
- BRONZE: LEE JAE JIN & HWANG JI MAN
Filed under: Badminton, Olympic, Sport | Tagged: Badminton, Beijing Olympic, Lee Chong Wei, Lin Dan, Malaysia
Yes, I remember you very well, Ng Mee Fen.
You were one of the top rated female badminton
players in the country, together with Wong Mew Choo,
several years ago.
I really thought people don’t remember me anymore … haha
It feels good when people still remember me as a player and i believe other former players will feel the same way too. Thanks for leaving a comment and i really appreciate it…
Hey Mee Fen,
Well I think people do remember you.. I remember ya too but I think I was your senior.. I used to see ya play our Selangor girls then….
By the way what are you doing these days?
Hey Mark ,
I’m in my final year of a degree in psychology and communication. Will be finishing next year April. Blogging is great isn’t it?haha… At least i can connect with my seniors like you…
So, what are you doing these days?
Hiye Mee Fen,
Wow ure in your final year? Thats great!! It took soo beng kiang many years to complete his degree in help.. haha..
I was happy to see you writing a blog.. and you have some interesting topics.. I just started this badminton blog which I want it to be a central place for badminton players and fans to share knowlegde, insights and to build a community for badminton people.
I know that there are many people who love badminton however I have not really found a site which talks about the game and the community bit.. I would like to invite you to be one of the authors in the site? It would be great to have u post stuff there and help me build this badmiton community online.. What do you think? I’m getting Ho Sze Ken to contribute too and If i see sugita or sugina online, i’ll get them too..
If you are interested, just email me markdarren@hotmail.com. I would appreciate it loads if you say yes
As for my day job, I’m doing communications too..
looks like we have 2 things in common.. Badminton and Communications.. Looking forward to your email..
Hey…
Yeah, not many players manage to finish their studies because they are having difficulties to continue and adjust (using their brain) after a long time abandon it… haha.
Well, at least Beng Kiang finished his Masters….
I wonder when will Choong Hann, Joanne, Sugita, Sugina finish their studies…
No problem if there is anything beyond my ability to help. It’s good to share and interact with other online badminton community….
Hey Ya..
I didnt notice that you have replied my msg.. anyhow i hope its not too late
Beng Kiang finished his masters? wow thats great man.. Sugita and sugina will finish their studies too
that I’m pretty sure… How are you doing these days? Still playing the game?
Btw, I notice that you have stopped writing on badminton? Hey would love to add ya to my blog as a contributor or author.. mind emailing me your email add?
Hope to hear from ya!
hye mee Fen…I remember you, long time no see u at Pandan Height…hee.heee