Taiwan badminton duo beat Chinese opponents to win first gold of Paris Olympics
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- 06 Aug 2024
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Team Taiwan celebrated a historic victory at the Paris Olympics with their first gold medal in the men's doubles badminton final on Sunday. The duo, Lee Yang (李洋) and Wang Chi-lin (王齊麟), secured their win in a thrilling match against the world No. 1 pair from China, Liang Weikeng (梁偉鏗) and Wang Chang (王昶).
- Match Highlights:
First Game: Lee and Wang won 21-17.
Second Game: The Chinese duo bounced back, taking the game 18-21.
Decisive Third Game: The Taiwanese pair clinched the victory with a 21-19 win after a grueling 76-minute battle.
This victory marks Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin as the first Taiwanese badminton players to win multiple Olympic medals, having previously secured gold at the Tokyo Olympics. They join weightlifter Hsu Shu-ching (許淑淨) as the only Taiwanese athletes to achieve back-to-back Olympic golds, with Hsu winning in London 2012 and Rio 2016.
Earlier in the day, boxer Lin Yu-ting secured a semifinal berth, guaranteeing Taiwan a third medal from the ring.
These accomplishments highlight a significant milestone for Taiwan at the Paris Olympics, showcasing the country's growing prowess in international sports.
