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China claims fourth consecutive Thomas cup
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-05-16 18:57
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 The China team celebrates with the Thomas Cup trophy after defeating Indonesia in the final round of the Thomas Cup badminton championship in Kuala Lumpur May 16, 2010. [Photo/Agencies] |
KUALA LUMPUR - China crowned at the Thomas Cup men's badminton team championships for the fourth straight time here on Sunday by cruising over powerhouse Indonesia 3-0 at the Putra Stadium.
Lin Dan, ranked second in the world, dominated the opener with an easy win over Taufik Hidayat 21-7, 21-14, producing a powerful start for the reigning champions.
Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng made it a sweet revenge in the first doubles match where they edged out Olympic champions Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan 25-23, 16-21, 21-12 to lift China to a 2-0 lead.
The second singles Chen Jin then held back the challenges from Simon Santoso, who exerted himself to the utmost, by coming from behind 19-21, 21-17, 21-7, to clinch the winning point for China.
