Kenya’s Mixed Team suffered close losses to Uganda and Ghana at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Despite their defeats, the badminton players showcased their skills and put up a strong fight in the group stage. Let’s dive into the details of these exciting matches.
Uganda vs. Kenya: A Thrilling Encounter
The Group B encounter between Uganda and Kenya kicked off with a thrilling start. In the opening Mixed Doubles match, Uganda’s Wilson Tukire and Margaret Nankabirwa edged past Joseph Githitu and Lavina Martins with a score of 19-21, 21-14, 21-13. The momentum continued as Edwin Ekiring secured a win for Uganda in the Men’s Singles, beating Victor Odera Munga with a score of 21-17, 21-7. Kenya managed to pull one victory back as Mercy Mwethya Joseph triumphed over Daisy Nakalyango in the Women’s Singles, with a score of 21-14, 21-15.
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However, Kenya couldn’t capitalize on that breach as Ekiring and Tukire teamed up in the Men’s Doubles, defeating Githitu and Patrick Mbogo with a score of 21-17, 21-13, thus clinching the tie for Uganda. Kenya managed to narrow the deficit by winning the Women’s Doubles match with Mercy Mwethya Joseph and Lavina Sabastian Martins defeating Daisy Nakalyango and Margaret Nankabirwa with a score of 21-19, 21-17.
Kenya vs. Ghana: Fighting Till the End
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In the evening session, Kenya faced Ghana in another closely contested match. Falling behind 0-2 due to losses in the Mixed Doubles and Men’s Singles, Kenya fought back through Mercy Mwethya Joseph, who defeated Evelyn Botwe 21-11, 21-10 in the Women’s Singles. However, Daniel Sam and Emmanuel Donkor sealed the deal for Ghana by outclassing Patrick Mbogo and Victor Munga in the Men’s Doubles, with a score of 21-14, 21-15. Kenya managed to secure another victory in the Women’s Doubles, with Mercy Joseph and Lavina Martins defeating Stella Amasah and Evelyn Botwe with a score of 21-17, 21-16. The match ended with Ghana clinching the win with a score of 3-2.
Malaysia Begins Their Title Defense
Meanwhile, Malaysia began their defense of the Mixed Team title with a dominant performance against Barbados. Despite the absence of their spearhead Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia comfortably secured a 5-0 victory in Group A. The Mixed Doubles pair Chan Peng Soon and Lai Pei Jing set the tone for the match by outplaying Andre Padmore and Shari Watson with a score of 21-11, 21-6. Chong Wei Feng continued Malaysia’s winning streak by defeating Dakeil Thorpe in the Men’s Singles, scoring 21-6, 21-7. Tee Jing Yi secured the win for Malaysia in the Women’s Singles, defeating Mariama Eastmond with a score of 21-8, 21-3. The Men’s Doubles pair of Tan Wee Kiong and Goh V Shem, as well as the Women’s Doubles pair Woon Khe Wei and Vivian Hoo, did not allow their opponents to score in double digits in any game.
FAQs
Q: When does the final of the Mixed Team event take place?
A: The final of the Mixed Team event is scheduled for Monday, July 28th.
Q: When does the individual competition begin and end?
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A: The individual competition will start the day after the Mixed Team event final, on Tuesday, July 29th, and it will conclude on Sunday, August 3rd.
Conclusion
The 2014 Commonwealth Games Mixed Team event witnessed some intense matches, with Kenya putting up a strong fight against Uganda and Ghana. Despite the losses, the Kenyan players showcased their skills and determination. Meanwhile, Malaysia began their title defense with a convincing win over Barbados. As the tournament progresses, we can expect more thrilling badminton action from top players around the world.
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