Sports - Badminton, Olympics 2008

Lee Chong Wei lost to Lin Dan in straight sets 12-21, 8-21.

Chong Wei had beaten Lin Dan before and many Malaysians were expecting a close match between the two. However it was not to be - Lin Dan controlled the match right from the start.
Hopefully, Chong Wei will learn something from the defeat and do better next time. Still, Chong Wei has accomplished a lot by being the first Malaysian to reach the badminton men's singles final of the Olympics. For his efforts in winning the silver medal, he will receive RM 300,000 from the government and also RM3000 monthly under the Olympic incentive scheme.

Lin Dan's win marks the second time China lifted the men's singles crown after Ji Xinpeng in Sydney in 2000.

Sports - Badminton, Olympics 2008

Lee Chong Wei defeated Lee Hyun-il in the semi-finals in three sets 21-18, 13-21, 21-13 on Friday. In today's final, he will face Lin Dan who defeated Chen Jin 21-12, 21-18.

Lee Chong Wei is the first Malaysian to reach the badminton men's singles final of the Olympics.

Sports - Badminton, Olympics 2008

Lee Chong Wei is in the semi-finals of the men's singles Olympic badminton tournament. He defeated Sony Dwi Kuncoro in straight sets 21-9. 21-11. Chen Jin defeated Hsien Yu Hsing from Chinese Taipei 21-8 21-14.

Lee Hyun-il defeated third seeded Bao Chun Lai 23-21, 21-11. This means that Lee Chong Wei will be facing Lee Hyun-il in the semi-final.

Lin Dan defeated Peter Gade Hoeeg 21-13, 21-16 and will face Chen Jin in the other semi-final.

So You Think You Can Dance Malaysia, Season 2

CC won the competition this year, receiving a cash prize of RM 50,000 and a scholarship from 8TV. The final may not be as exciting as last year but overall it was a good effort. One of the best moments of the show was Zainal Abidin singing Orak Arik. Watch it here - after the dancing from the ones who did not make it to the final.