Lin Dan beats Bao Chunlai to win men's badminton singles

2009-10-19 17:58 BJT

1. A thrilling singles final in the men's badminton championship with two international stars fighting for the title:  Lin Dan faced national teammate Bao Chunlai.  The 26-year-old "Super Dan"  represented the People's Liberation Army. He eased past his national teammate Bao Chunlai from Hunan 21-11, 21-3 in only 35 minutes to win the men's singles title.
   The match was a replay of the final of last National Games four years ago. Lin made short work of Bao then, too, at 15-10, 15-2.