Olympic Asian Badminton Teams Accused of Playing to Lose

The fifth day of competition at the 2012 London Olympics began with controversy as the World Badminton Federation held a disciplinary hearing Wednesday for eight female players charged with misconduct for “not using one’s best efforts to win a match.” 

Spectators at the Wembley Arena badminton venue booed Tuesday when doubles players from China, Indonesia and South Korea appeared to lose on purpose to secure a better draw in the later rounds. The doubles players from China … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Bangladesh


 

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