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Korea Dominates the Mixed Team Title at Universiade Gwangju 2015

Korea showcased their supremacy in badminton by securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory over China in the Mixed Team final at the Universiade Gwangju 2015. The day’s most thrilling match featured India triumphing over Great Britain 3-2, while Switzerland emerged victorious against Hong Kong in a hard-fought battle.

Stellar Performance by Korea

The highly anticipated final between Korea and China turned out to be a display of skill and determination by the Korean team. Starting with the Mixed Doubles match, Zhang Wen/Ou Dongni of China took an early lead by winning the first game against Kim Gi Jung/Shin Seung Chan. However, the Koreans bounced back and dominated the second and third games, clinching victory with a scoreline of 15-21, 21-17, 21-7.

In the Men’s Singles, Hong Kong Open champion Son Wan Ho showcased his prowess against Gao Huan, easily defeating him in straight sets with a score of 21-13, 21-8 in just 31 minutes.

Korean icons Lee Yong Dae and World champion Ko Sung Hyun teamed up for the Men’s Doubles match against Zhang Wen/Wang Yilv. Despite a tough fight from the Chinese pair in the opening game, the Koreans found their rhythm and secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 21-19, 21-8 in 28 minutes.

India Emerges Victorious in Nail-biting Final

In the L2 Final, India and Great Britain engaged in an intense battle that swung back and forth before ultimately favoring the Indian team by the narrowest of margins.

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The Mixed Doubles match kicked off with a strong performance by the British duo, Martin Robert Campbell/Victoria Anne Williams, who overcame a spirited challenge from Hema Nagendrababu/Maneesha Kukkapalli in a thrilling three-game encounter with a final score of 19-21, 21-14, 21-16.

Rohit Yadav leveled the score for India by defeating Matthew Carder in the Men’s Singles match, displaying excellent skills and winning with a score of 21-18, 21-15 in 27 minutes.

India gained the advantage with a victory in the Men’s Doubles match as Santosh Ravuri/Arjun Kumar Reddy outmaneuvered Martin Robert Campbell/Patrick Machugh with a score of 21-16, 21-18.

Although Chloe Birch revived Great Britain’s hopes by overwhelming Leela Rachapalli in the Women’s Singles match with a score of 21-11, 21-8 in just 17 minutes, the tie was evenly poised at 2-all.

The final Women’s Doubles match would determine the victor, and it was a closely contested affair. Maneesha Kukkapalli/Meghana Jakkampudi of India secured the first game against Caitlin Pringle/Victoria Williams of Great Britain, only to witness a comeback in the second game by the British duo. In the end, the Indian pair managed to edge past their opponents with a scoreline of 21-9, 13-21, 21-19, sealing victory for India.

Switzerland Fights Hard to Overcome Hong Kong

Switzerland faced a tough challenge against Hong Kong, with all three matches stretching to three games. Thomas Heiniger/Sanya Herzig won the Mixed Doubles match in a grueling encounter against Ng Ka Wai/Yeung Hiu Tung with a final score of 21-19, 19-21, 21-18.

Christian Kerchmayr exhibited determination and skill in the Men’s Singles match, edging past Tang Ho Kan with a score of 21-17, 17-21, 21-13.

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In the Women’s Singles match, Cendrine Hantz sealed the team win for Switzerland by defeating Yeung Lee Ling in a hard-fought battle that ended with a scoreline of 21-10, 17-21, 21-18.

For more detailed results of the day’s matches, you can visit the official website.

FAQs

Q: Who emerged as the winners in the Mixed Team final at the Universiade Gwangju 2015?
A: Korea emerged as the winners by defeating China.

Q: How did India fare in the L2 Final against Great Britain?
A: India emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Great Britain.

Q: Which team emerged as the winners in the L3 Final?
A: Switzerland secured victory against Hong Kong in the L3 Final.

Summary

Korea showcased their dominance in badminton by securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory over China in the Mixed Team final at the Universiade Gwangju 2015. The day’s most thrilling match featured India triumphing over Great Britain 3-2, while Switzerland emerged victorious against Hong Kong in a hard-fought battle. The matches were filled with intense moments and outstanding performances from players representing various nations. The event proved to be a testament to the skill and sportsmanship displayed by these talented athletes. For more information on the matches and results, visit the official website. Don’t miss out on the exciting action of badminton at the Universiade Gwangju 2015!