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.
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