Wednesday, August 13, 2008
9:19 PM
2008 Beijing Olympic Games - 2nd Success of the Day!

Nine hours later after their match against the Americans, the women paddlers were back in action against Nigeria. There is a difference in the level of skills between the 2 teams.

In the first match, Feng Tian Wei took only 11 minutes to overcome Bose Kaffo, dumping the Nigerian paddler 11-3, 11-4, 11-2! In the second match, World No 6 Li Jia Wei won her tie against Cecilia Otu Offiong 11-7, 11-7, 11-6 in 14 minutes. Li then partnered Wang again for the doubles tie and they were stunned 15-13 in the first set by Funke Oshonaike and Offiong. But the Singaporeans were better skilled and in good form. They recovered well to take the next three games 11-5, 11-5, 11-5.

Our Paddlers will take on Holland in tomorrow’s match at 1430 hours. It will be the deciding factor if our paddlers can proceed to the semi-finals.




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