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Living up to expectations Posted Sunday, May 18, 2008 0:00 AM ET South Korea pushed China to four matches, but the world's top team displayed it is ready for the Olympics in less than three months from now with a decisive run to the Thomas Cup title.
Happy guests Posted Saturday, May 17, 2008 0:00 AM ET Indonesian fans may have been celebrating their hometown team's finish in Jakarta, but it was China that captured the Uber Cup title and erased early fears of losing in this Olympic year.
See you Sunday! Posted Friday, May 16, 2008 0:00 AM ET Badminton's prologue to the Olympics, the Thomas Cup semifinals showcased losses by the world's top players, while producing a heavyweight-bout match-up for the finals.
Coming together at the right time Posted Thursday, May 15, 2008 0:00 AM ET After a scare on Wednesday, China's women's team looked as good as advertised with a decisive with over South Korea. The Chinese will meet Indonesia Saturday in the Uber Cup final.
Taking multiple routes Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 0:00 AM ET By NBCOlympics.com Lin Dan and China showed why they're No. 1 in the world with quarterfinal wins at the Thomas and Uber Cup. While the men swept, the women found a much more difficult path to the semifinals.
Last line of defense Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2008 0:00 AM ET The Americas? Gone. South Africa and Nigeria? Adios. All that stand in the way of yet another Asian dominance in the Thomas and Uber Cup are just a few European nations including their best hope in Denmark.
'Historic' five qualified for Beijing Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2008 0:00 AM ET By NBCOlympics.com Just three years removed from when Howard Bach helped it win its first-ever world championship, the United States has now qualified athletes in all five badminton events for the Beijing Games.
Remaining schedule Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 1:08 PM ET Bracket play for the Thomas and Uber Cup begins May 13 and ends on May 18.
Day one results Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 5:12 AM ET Day one results at the Thomas and Uber Cups.
Where's the challenge? Posted Monday, May 12, 2008 0:00 AM ET
Through two days of play at the Thomas and Uber Cup, China has a combined 19-1 match record (the one loss was a walkover) and is undefeated going into Wednesday's quarterfinals.
Early pains at Thomas and Uber Cups Posted Sunday, May 11, 2008 0:00 AM ET Indonesia's Maria Kristin felt individual frustration against Japan, but even her disappointment couldn't match that of the Nigerian men or American women -- both were swept at the hands of China.
Thomas and Uber Cup Posted Monday, May 5, 2008 9:56 AM ET In what will be a prelude for the Olympic Games, the Thomas and Uber Cup runs from May 11-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Defending Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat will look to defend his home turf.
South Korea stuns China in Asian Championships Posted Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:12 PM ET
South Korea made a clean sweep in the men's events at the Asian Badminton Championships on Sunday, defeating China in the singles and Indonesia in the doubles.
Badminton: What to expect Posted Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:17 AM ET By Andrew Silver and Kyle O'Neill China's Lin Dan will be badminton's top story thanks to his feisty temper on the court and his sweet side toward girlfriend and fellow-world No. 1 Xie Xingfang.