Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica brought home Singapore’s first Commonwealth Games badminton gold medal in 20 years. In a dominant performance, they defeated the host nation’s hopefuls Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith. This victory marks a historic moment for Singapore, as no player from the country has stood atop the Commonwealth podium since Li Li’s win in 2002.
Hee and Tan established a comfortable lead early in the first game, leaving no doubt about their eventual triumph. However, despite the seemingly lopsided score, the match was far from easy. Nerves crept in towards the end, and Hee found it challenging to maintain focus. Fortunately, his wife was there by his side, reminding him to stay calm and not to think about winning prematurely.
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Having previously defeated Ellis and Smith during the mixed team event, Hee and Tan had a psychological advantage over their opponents. Still, when the English duo took the lead in the second game, Tan feared a repeat of Hee’s lapses in concentration from the previous day’s semifinal match against the top-seeded pair from Malaysia.
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However, Hee managed to handle the pressure better this time, and they clinched the victory. The win was especially meaningful as it coincided with Singapore’s national day and the two-year anniversary of Hee and Tan’s engagement. Hee jokingly mentioned that, although they would have liked a honeymoon, they don’t have time for one at the moment.
In the men’s doubles final, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the hot favorites for India. They faced the home duo of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy. The Indian pair had the added pressure of making it three consecutive gold medals for India in badminton, following victories by Pusarla V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen in the singles events.
Rankireddy expressed his excitement about Sindhu and Lakshya’s wins before their match. The playing of the national anthem gave him goosebumps and fueled their determination to achieve the three-in-a-row feat. Their 21-15 21-13 victory ensured India’s best-ever return in badminton at the Commonwealth Games.
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Unfortunately, it was not a successful day for England on the badminton court. Lauren Smith, playing with Chloe Birch in the women’s doubles final, faced Malaysian top seeds Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan. The Malaysian pair proved to be in unstoppable form, delivering a crushing defeat of 21-5 21-8. Birch acknowledged their opponents’ exceptional performance and credited them for their victory.
FAQs
Q: How long has it been since Singapore won a Commonwealth Games badminton gold medal?
A: Singapore last won a Commonwealth Games badminton gold medal in 2002, almost two decades ago.
Q: How did Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica secure their victory?
A: Hee and Tan took a commanding lead early in the first game, establishing their dominance and securing a routine win.
Q: What significance does this victory hold for Singapore?
A: This victory is historic for Singapore, as it marks their first Commonwealth Games badminton gold medal in 20 years.
Q: Did Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica face any challenges in the match?
A: Yes, towards the end of the match, nerves began to take their toll on Hee’s focus. However, with his wife’s support and reminder to stay calm, they were able to overcome the challenges.
Summary
Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica secured Singapore’s first Commonwealth Games badminton gold medal in two decades with a convincing victory over Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith. Their win marks a historic moment for Singapore, as they became the first pair from their country to stand atop the Commonwealth podium since 2002. Despite the seemingly comfortable score, the match posed challenges for Hee and Tan, who fought against nerves towards the end. However, with their resilience and support for each other, they emerged victoriously. In the men’s doubles final, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty added to India’s success, claiming their country’s third consecutive gold medal in badminton at the Commonwealth Games. It was a disappointing day for England, as Lauren Smith and Chloe Birch fell to Malaysian top seeds Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan in the women’s doubles final.
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