Who won badminton in the Olympics 2012?
Saina Nehwal
The draw was held on 23 July 2012. Forty-six players from 42 nations competed. In an all-Chinese final, Li Xuerui defeated reigning world number one Wang Yihan to win the gold medal. India’s Saina Nehwal took bronze….Group E.
| Athlete 1 | Score | Athlete 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July, 20:50 | ||
| Saina Nehwal (IND) | 21–4 21–14 | Lianne Tan (BEL) |
How many badminton events were there in the 2012 Olympics?
The badminton tournaments at the 2012 Olympic Games in London took place between 28 July and 5 August at Wembley Arena . A total of 172 athletes competed in five events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
What are the different medal events at the 2012 Olympic Games?
At London 2012, there will be five medal events: men’s and women’s Singles, men’s and women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. All events will begin with a preliminary stage: the competitors will be divided into groups, and each player and doubles pair will play everyone else in their group.
Is badminton an Olympic sport?
The game of badminton dates back centuries but has been an Olympic sport only since 1992. Competition has been dominated by China, Indonesia, South Korea and Denmark, according to the federation. Although not widely played in the United States, badminton – viewed as one of the fastest racket sports – is popular in many European and Asian nations.
Why did the Chinese Olympic badminton team get punished by the world?
The Chinese Olympic delegation “fully respects the Badminton World Federation’s decision to punish” its athletes, it said in a statement. “The actions of Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli on the court have violated Olympic principles and the spirit of fair athletic competition. The Chinese Sports Delegation feels saddened,” it said.
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