Chinese badminton players Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei snatch gold in women's doubles

Source:Xinhua Published: 2012-8-5 9:03:41

China's Zhao Yunlei (R)/Tian Qing attend awarding ceremony of women's badminton doubles, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, August 4, 2012. China's Zhao Yunlei/Tian Qing won gold medal. Photo: Xinhua
China's Zhao Yunlei (R)/Tian Qing attend awarding ceremony of women's badminton doubles, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, August 4, 2012. China's Zhao Yunlei/Tian Qing won gold medal. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese badminton players Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei outplayed Japanese pair Mizuki Fujii/Reika Kakiiwa 2-0 Saturday afternoon, winning the gold medals in women's doubles.

The world No. 2 seed duo breezed past the Japanese in the first game 21-10, before winning a hard battle in the second 25-23.

The bronze fell into pockets of Valeri Sorokina and Nina Vislova from Russia.



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