Defending champions Korea have secured their place in the Mixed Team final of the Universiade Gwangju 2015 with an impressive 3-0 victory over Malaysia. It was a dominant performance by Korea, who now face a tough challenge against China in the final later today.
In the semi-final match against Malaysia, Korea faced little resistance. The Men’s Doubles pair of Kim Gi Jung/Kim Sa Rang had a slight struggle in their opening game against Juan Shen Low/Kuldip Singh but managed to win in straight games: 22-20, 21-18. Sylvia Kumares of Malaysia couldn’t turn the tide in the Women’s Singles, losing to Kim Hyo Min 21-4, 21-7, and Mohamad Arif Abdul Latif was outplayed by Jeon Hyeok Jin 21-16, 21-18 in the Men’s Singles.
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On the other hand, the China-Thailand semi-final was a closely contested match. Thailand had their chances but lost out at crucial moments. China secured the lead in the Mixed Doubles through Wang Yilv/Yu Xiaohan, winning 20-22, 21-13, 21-12 against Nipitphon Puangpuapech/Chayanit Chaladchalam. Thailand showed resilience as Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk fought hard against Qiao Bin in the Men’s Singles, winning 21-16, 16-21, 21-17. However, China dominated the Men’s Doubles match with Bodin Issara and Nipitphon Puangpuapech, securing a victory of 21-19, 21-12 against Zhang Wen/Wang Yilv. China sealed their spot in the final with Hui Xirui’s narrow 22-20, 22-20 win over Busanan Ongbumrungpan in the Women’s Singles.
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In the quarter-finals, Thailand beat Chinese Taipei 3-2, Korea beat Germany 3-0, China beat Japan 3-0, and Malaysia beat Indonesia 3-2. India and Great Britain made it to the L2 final as the second-placed teams of their respective groups. India narrowly defeated France 3-2, with Maneesha K/Meghana Jakkampudi securing a close victory of 21-11, 17-21, 21-18 in the Women’s Doubles. Great Britain triumphed over Russia in a closely-fought tie, winning 3-1. The crucial turning point came in the third match, with Martin Robert Campbell/Patrick Robin Machugh securing a thrilling 16-21, 21-14, 25-23 win over Nikita Khakimov/Vasily Kuznetsov. Chloe Francesca Birch ensured the third point for Great Britain with a victory in the Women’s Singles against Viktoriia Dergunova, winning 21-13, 22-20.
Switzerland and Hong Kong also advanced to the L3 final after defeating USA and Uganda, respectively, with identical 3-0 margins.
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FAQs
Q: Who are the defending champions in the Mixed Team event of the Universiade Gwangju 2015?
A: Korea is the defending champion in the Mixed Team event of the Universiade Gwangju 2015. They have advanced to the final after defeating Malaysia 3-0.
Q: Who will Korea face in the final of the Mixed Team event?
A: Korea will face China in the final of the Mixed Team event.
Q: Which players contributed to Korea’s victory over Malaysia in the semi-final?
A: Kim Gi Jung/Kim Sa Rang won the Men’s Doubles, Kim Hyo Min won the Women’s Singles, and Jeon Hyeok Jin won the Men’s Singles, securing Korea’s 3-0 victory over Malaysia.
Q: Which teams advanced to the L2 final as the second-placed teams in their groups?
A: India and Great Britain advanced to the L2 final as the second-placed teams in their respective groups.
Q: Which teams advanced to the L3 final after defeating USA and Uganda?
A: Switzerland and Hong Kong advanced to the L3 final after defeating USA and Uganda, respectively, with identical 3-0 margins.
Summary
Korea has secured a place in the Mixed Team final of the Universiade Gwangju 2015 after a convincing 3-0 victory over Malaysia. They will now face a tough challenge against China in the final. The semi-final match against Malaysia saw Korea dominate with wins in the Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles, and Men’s Singles. China also advanced to the final with a hard-fought victory over Thailand. In the quarter-finals, Thailand, Korea, China, and Malaysia emerged victorious. India and Great Britain secured their places in the L2 final, while Switzerland and Hong Kong advanced to the L3 final. It has been an exciting competition so far, and the final promises to be an intense battle between Korea and China. For more information on the day’s results, visit the link provided.
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