World No. 2 Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping were upset by Malaysians Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei.
Malaysia's Toh Ee Wei and Chen Tang Jie celebrating during their victory over China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping in the Paris Olympics.Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei won 21-17, 15-21, 16-21 against China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping.
The country has long dominated Olympic badminton, winning 47 medals, or more than double the combined tally of Indonesia and South Korea, the second- and third-most successful teams. In 17 group matches in three days in Paris so far, China have now lost once, while in Tokyo, China lasted four days before losing a match.“I am happy we overcame them and gave them a good fight,” Toh said. “They played a very good game and they really pushed us to the maximum.
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